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And now: Music!
The Music Corps of the Federal Contingent is the oldest professional wind band in the Grand Duchy. The everyday life of the musicians is not only characterised by military service. Their occasional serenades, accompaniment at processions, funerals, award ceremonies, inaugurations...
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À l'assaut du Kirchberg!
An impressive system of fortifications, which has almost entirely disappeared since the Treaty of London in 1867, defended the Kirchberg and protected the city-fortress. The engineer Vauban, who directed the siege works in 1684, was commissioned to draw up a...
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Luxemburger Bundeskontingent
In English. Admission: 5€ (+entry fees)
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From the Tower of London to the Contingent’s shooting range of Echternach – the surprisingly long and varied life of the British India pattern musket
A brief yet compelling history of the British India Pattern musket, tracing its journey from manufacture to obsolescence. The talk explores its production, storage, and use – not only by British forces but also by European allies during the Napoleonic...
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Louis-Alphonse Munchen
The life of officer Louis-Alphonse Munchen (1819- 1881) captures this turbulent time like few others. His career may be shaped by revolution, nation-building and military organisation, but his story is one of family, friendships and personal loss. Through Munchen’s estate,...
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Drapery in Esch-sur-Sûre
Schonn am 16. Joerhonnert gouf et zu Esch-Sauer eng Weberzunft. 1807 riicht de Martin Schoetter-Greisch eng Walkmaschinn an 10 Joer méi spéit eng Spannmaschinn op. 1866 gëtt de Betrib vergréissert fir all noutwenneg Aarbechtsschrëtt vun der Duchproduktioun ze erméiglechen. 1975...
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Bienvenue à l'ambassade d'Espagne!
Ce sont deux immeubles construits en 1921 par le célèbre architecte luxembourgeois Georges Traus sont aujourd’hui le siège de l’ambassade du Royaume d’Espagne. Mais au départ, les premiers habitants étaient étroitement liés à l’industrie sidérurgique du pays. De 1922 à...
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Luxemburger Bundeskontingent
In German. Free.
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Bach in the subways
Festival of mini instrumental and vocal concerts based on the music of J. S. Bach. The annual Bach in the Subways event takes place on 21 March, the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach. Musicians of all levels, amateur and professional,...
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À l'assaut du Kirchberg !
An impressive system of fortifications, which has almost entirely disappeared since the Treaty of London in 1867, defended the Kirchberg and protected the city-fortress. The engineer Vauban, who directed the siege works in 1684, was commissioned to draw up a...