HERITAGE AND TOURISM
Notre-Dame
Rue Notre-Dame 2
L-2240 Luxembourg-Centre
Cathedral | XVII-XX | Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque | Catholic Church
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Opening hours
01 January - 31 December
Mon 8.00 - 18.00
Tue 8.00 - 18.00
Wed 8.00 - 18.00
Thu 8.00 - 18.00
Fri 8.00 - 18.00
Sat 8.00 - 18.00
Sun 8.00 - 18.00
Guided tour
every Saturday at 11.30 am, without reservation
Description
The former Jesuit church was built beginning in 1613. It
of the diocese of Luxembourg in 1870. The Cathedral was enlarged in 1935 by adding a transept, a new choir and a crypt.
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Remarkable elements
The doorway
was carved in 1613 by the sculptor Daniel Müller. The many statues represent the saints, who serve as models for the life of the faithful.
The gallery
was built by Daniel Müller in 1621. The angels indicate that this space was intended for the musicians taking part in the service.
The stained-glass windows
of the choir extol the Virgin Mary and depict the saints especially venerated in Luxembourg. They are the work of Louis Barillet.
Statue of Virgin Mary
Since 1624, the Virgin Mary has been revered in Luxembourg as the Comforter of the Afflicted. The statue wears clothes and jewels donated by the faithful.
The west door
is a masterpiece by Auguste Tremont. The iconography emphasizes the role of the Virgin Mary in the history of salvation.
The mosaics of the Grand Ducal burial vault
were produced in the Vatican workshops. The decoration is mainly inspired by the coat of arms of the ruling familyNearby
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