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Luxemburger Bundeskontingent
Guided tour of the special exhibition, free, in German
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Let the music play !
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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La cité transparente
Guided tour of the exhibition “La cité transparente. Yann Tonnar”, in French, free.
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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
Guided tour of the special exhibition, free, in French
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Vom Soldaten zur Papierpuppe
We will explore the exhibition together and be inspired by the artworks and exhibits. Afterwards we will embroider a proud lion or your own initial letter - you decide what you want on your self-made brooch. Let your creativity run...
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La cité transparente
Guided tour of the exhibition “La cité transparente. Yann Tonnar”, in Luxembourgish, free.
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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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Vom Soldaten zur Papierpuppe
We will explore the exhibition together and be inspired by the artworks and exhibits. Afterwards we will embroider a proud lion or your own initial letter - you decide what you want on your self-made brooch. Let your creativity run...
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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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Lemonade kiosks in the parc
Back in the days of the fortress, there was already a pavilion at the Generolsgaart where you could relax on this promenade, which was open to the public on a seasonal basis. Following the development of the park on the...
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Fabric and style
The uniform of the federal contingent is inspired by the Royal Netherlands Army, but is produced in Luxembourg. Local uniform production is intended to give new impetus to the Grand Duchy's cloth-making industry, whose tradition dates back to the 18th...
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Talk "Épisodes de la vie de garnison à Echternach au 19e s."
From 1843 to 1867, part of the former Abbey of Echternach was used as barracks by a battalion of chasseurs from the Federal Contingent. Illustrated by numerous graphic documents, the lecture-projection will look at the installation, the life of the...
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King of the Netherlands, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
The sovereigns of the 19th century put their stamp on the military and society. The King-Grand Duke Willem I of Nassau ruled Luxembourg in personal union. The outbreak of the Belgian Revolution in 1830 marked the end of his reign....
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Vom Soldaten zur Papierpuppe
We will explore the exhibition together and be inspired by the artworks and exhibits. Afterwards we will embroider a proud lion or your own initial letter - you decide what you want on your self-made brooch. Let your creativity run...
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Broschen-Manufaktur
We will explore the exhibition together and be inspired by the artworks and exhibits. Afterwards we will embroider a proud lion or your own initial letter - you decide what you want on your self-made brooch. Let your creativity run...
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The origins of the Rousegäertchen
The square known as Rousegäertchen underwent late urban development. Planned under the name of Place de l'Étoile, its development gave rise to lengthy discussions. For years, it was used as a depot for building materials. Why was the site finally...
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What identity for the city after the departure of the Prussian garrison?
Unlike the inhabitants of other fortified towns, Luxembourgers had not demanded the departure of the Prussian garrison. With the treaty of London of 11 May 1867 putting an end to the fortress, both the capital and the country faced an...
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Broschen-Manufaktur
We will explore the exhibition together and be inspired by the artworks and exhibits. Afterwards we will embroider a proud lion or your own initial letter - you decide what you want on your self-made brooch. Let your creativity run...
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Vom Soldaten zur Papierpuppe
We will explore the exhibition together and be inspired by the artworks and exhibits. Afterwards we will embroider a proud lion or your own initial letter - you decide what you want on your self-made brooch. Let your creativity run...