Place des Martyrs

The Place des Martyrs is a garden square in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The square lies to the south of the Pétrusse valley, in the district of Gare.

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Type: Pedestrian zone
Description: Garden square in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Also known as: “Place des Martyrs, Luxembourg”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Adolphe Bridge and Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Adolphe Bridge

Bridge

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The Adolphe Bridge is a double-decked arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The bridge provides a one-way route for road traffic across the Pétrusse, from Boulevard Royal, in Ville Haute, to Avenue de la Liberté, on the Bourbon Plateau in Gare. Adolphe Bridge is situated 390 metres north of Place des Martyrs.

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 550 metres north of Place des Martyrs.

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 710 metres northeast of Place des Martyrs.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kanounenhiwwel and Ville Haute.

Kanounenhiwwel

Locality

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Kanounenhiwwel is a locality.

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.