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The Grand Ducal Palace of Luxembourg
17 Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
A symbol of Luxembourg’s unity and stability, the Grand Duke’s official town residence is easy to stumble across in the heart of the city centre. Its intricate stone façade stands elegantly among the lively pedestrian streets around the rue des Marchés-aux-Herbes. Built in the 16th century originally as a city hall, it has had more than a few transformations over the years and today’s structure exhibits some of the finest Flemish renaissance architecture in Luxembourg.
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For a few weeks during the summer you can do a guided tour of the only Grand Ducal Palace in the world. Here is a sneak peek inside!
17 Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
The Grand Ducal palace opens its doors to the public for a few weeks during the summer, when you can experience the lavish interior of this iconic building first-hand. Visitors are invited to climb the marble steps in the Great Hall, see where state banquets are held, and admire the art collection.
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See where the state banquets are held in the Salle des Fêtes
17 Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Visitors are invited to climb the marble steps in the Great Hall, see where state banquets are held, and admire the art collection.
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Glide up the stairs of honour towards the hall of honour
17 Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
The "Escaliers d'honneur", the stairs of honour. Traditionally, the first photo-call and introduction of the fiancée of the Hereditary Grand Duke takes place here.
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Pause in the tea room to admire the stained glass windows, art, tapestries and furniture.
17 Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
The building has been the home to the dukes and duchesses of Luxembourg since 1890, although during the World War II Nazi occupation it was used as a beer and concert hall and much of the original art and furniture was destroyed. Grand Duchess Charlotte redecorated the rooms in 1960, but it was only fully renovated in the 1990s.
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Guards have been posted outside the building since 1945. The Changing of the Guard ceremony occurs once a month from June to September.
17 Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Luxembourg's National Day is on 23 June. The festivities all over the Grand-Duchy start on the eve of National day, June 22nd. Luxembourg City starts the celebrations with a solemn changing of the guard at the Grand Ducal Palace around 16:00. The “Changing of the Guard” ceremony occurs once a month in front of the palace from June to September and attracts a fairly large crowd. There is a fanfare and procession, starting in the nearby streets. A group of guards follow the band and move in perfect synchronisation. The guards swap positions and the procession and fanfare set off again from the front of the palace into the surrounding streets.
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We hope you enjoyed the sneak preview! The palace doors are open to the public each year in July and August.
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Two essential aspects of a constitutional monarchy, the Sovereign and the Chamber of Deputies, find themselves as neighbours in the same architectural complex. It is found on the Krautmaart (herb market) street, in the historic heart of the upper town.If the flag is up, the government is in session!