Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame Cathedral
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Notre-Dame Cathedral, originally a Jesuit church, is the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Luxembourg City. The cathedral, whose name translates to ‘Cathedral of Our Lady’, is the only cathedral in Luxembourg. With the first stone of th … Read more
Notre-Dame Cathedral, originally a Jesuit church, is the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Luxembourg City. The cathedral, whose name translates to ‘Cathedral of Our Lady’, is the only cathedral in Luxembourg. With the first stone of the church laid in 1613, it’s not only a noteworthy example of late Gothic architecture but also shows plenty of Renaissance elements in its building style. The interesting mix of architecture and size makes the cathedral one of the most imposing buildings in the city. It’s located in the city centre and is a short walk from Adolphe Bridge.
The entrance to the cathedral is free and it’s worth going in to admire the arabesque decorated columns, stained glass from the 19th century, beautiful Gothic arches and art deco columns. The crypt houses the remains of the members of the Grand Ducal family. The cathedral has three towers—the west tower, which contains the bells, the east, and the central towers that were both added when the cathedral was enlarged. The main altar area contains ‘Lady Comforter of the Afflicted’, a famous statue of Virgin Mary.
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