Historic site · UNESCO
Bock Casemates
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Miles of tunnels carved into the cliffs, once used to defend the city.
Church, mosque or temple · Luxembourg · Luxembourg
Notre-Dame Cathedral
The city's main cathedral, in late Gothic style with a Baroque touch.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Notre-Dame Cathedral matters
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame is a late Gothic church built in the seventeenth century by Jesuits, with some later additions. It houses the crypt of the Grand Dukes. It is free to enter, and a quiet visit makes a nice pause between the busier sights of the old town.
Talking points
- It has a royal crypt.
- The style is late Gothic.
- Entry is free.
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Within about 40 km, closest first.