City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications

World Heritage

Luxembourg

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Due to its strategic location, Luxembourg was one of the largest fortifications in Europe from the 16th century until the walls were demolished in 1867. Luxembourg was fortified several times as it passed from one European power to another: the Holy Roman Emperors, the House of Burgundy, the Habsburgs, the Kings of France and Spain, and finally the Prussians. Before being partially demolished, the fortifications were an excellent example of military architecture spanning several centuries.