- Address: Uewerstad, Lëtzebuerg, Luxembourg
- Phone: +352 22 29 70 25
- Denomination: Catholicism
- Building type: Cathedral
- Architectural style: Rococo, Romanesque style
- Construction: 1688
The Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the dwarf states of Europe. Attracts travelers with architectural monuments and a variety of cultural rest. The Church of St. Michael is the oldest Catholic cathedral, located in the south of Luxembourg on the street with the interesting name Fish Market.
History of the Church of St. Michael
The temple is considered one of the oldest buildings and the center of the religion of Luxembourg. In the 10th century, at this place, the palace chapel was built at the will of Count Siegfried. This structure was repeatedly subjected to looting and ruin, but again it was restored, supplemented with new elements. Invariable view The Church of St. Michael in Luxembourg took in the late 17th century during the reign of Louis XIV. The facade of the building still holds the appropriate label. When the French Revolution raged in Europe, destroying everything in its path, the Church of St. Michael remained unscathed. There is a legend that St. Michael helped save the cathedral. The headpiece of the saint and the symbol of the revolution were very similar, it stopped the insurgents.
During the construction of the church, the architects skillfully combined popular at that time styles: Romanesque and Baroque. The church was repeatedly closed for restoration, most recently in 2004.
City's legends
At the entrance to the church on the left, we can see a sculpture depicting St. Michael, who with his foot restrains the onslaught of a monstrous snake. According to the legends and legends of the time, a serpent came out of the waters of the local lake, which terrified local people by eating children. St. Michael killed a snake and freed the city and its inhabitants from a terrible scourge.
How to visit?
To reach the cathedral, use public transport . You can go by train: IC, RB, RE to the station Luxembourg.
Bus lovers, expect Saarbrcken Hbf or Kirchberg JF Kennedy and continue to the station Luxembourg. After you have yet to hike, which will take about 20 minutes.
Anyone can visit the church, and the fact that there is no fee for visiting is pleasant. It is worth noting that during the service excursions are not possible, so it is better to plan a visit for the daytime.
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