Place Guillaume II

Place Guillaume II is a town square in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The square is in the heart of Luxembourg's historic Ville Haute quarter.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Grand Ducal Palace and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Grand Ducal Palace

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The Grand Ducal Palace is a palace in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is the official residence of the grand duke of Luxembourg, and where he performs most of his duties as head of state of the grand duchy, though his principal residence is Berg Castle, in Colmar-Berg. Grand Ducal Palace is situated 140 metres east of Place Guillaume II.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Church

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Notre Dame Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral of the Archdiocese of Luxembourg, located in Luxembourg City in southern Luxembourg. It was originally a Jesuit church, and its cornerstone was laid in 1613. Notre-Dame Cathedral is situated 120 metres south of Place Guillaume II.

Luxembourg City Hall

Town hall

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Luxembourg City Hall is the city hall of Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The city hall is the centre of local government, including being used as the private office of the Mayor of Luxembourg City.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ville Haute and Bock.

Ville Haute

Suburb

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The Ville-Haute is a district in central Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is the historic center of Luxembourg City and is involved in its UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Bock

Locality

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The Bock is a promontory in the north-eastern corner of Luxembourg City's old historical district. It was here that Count Siegfried built his Castle of Lucilinburhuc in 963, providing a basis for the development of the town that became Luxembourg.