- Address: 2631 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Sightseeing: statue of the Duchess of Charlotte (1990)
A small but very beautiful square of Clerfontaine is located almost in the center of Luxembourg , not far from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame (about two hundred meters), and has become the favorite place for Luxembourgers and visiting visitors.
About the square
There is always calm, positive and inspiring, so many artists and writers like to create on the benches of the Clerfontaine square. It is paved with paving stones and fringed with perfectly crowned trees. The main decoration and symbol of the square is undoubtedly the statue of the granddaughter of the Grand Duke Adolf - the Duchess of Charlotte, who is very loved and respected by the people of Luxembourg. The words at the base of the monument confirm the sincere attitude to the duchess and say: "We love you!". The statue was established in 1990.
Despite the deeds of his grandfather, whose memory is also immortalized in the name of another landmark of the country ( Adolphe Bridge ), the young girl "mountain" stood for peace and helped all residents affected during the hostilities, not paying attention to nationality. With kindness, a smile and disinterestedness of her actions, she won the hearts of many local residents. From 1919 to 1964 she ruled Luxembourg. During the times of her reign, the city became better and better and reached its greatest economic prosperity. After her death, the rulers could not but perpetuate this woman and decided to create more than one monument in her honor.
The sculpture that is on Clerfontaine Square is always decorated with flowers, especially on public holidays such as Victory Day or City Day. Although usually on the square is quiet, however, the statue of Charlotte sometimes is crowded, because The photo on the background of the statue is almost mandatory for the tourist groups to visit.
How to get there?
The Clerfontaine square is located at Place de Clairefontaine, Luxembourg.
It will be most convenient to get to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame by public transport , whose work here is very well established. Will help in this bus, plying the route number 50. He stops right in front of the cathedral, and from it walk to the square. Also you can take a taxi or rent a car and follow the coordinates.
You can relax and refresh yourself in the square in small, but cozy cafes.
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