The fortifications are masterpieces by the French Sun King’s military architect, Sébastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633–1707). The Wenceslas Wall with its 37 towers and 15 gates in the lower town, the grand ducal palace and the high Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady in the upper town bear witness to the great importance of the town in a strategically important location in Europe. Luxembourg: facts Official title: Old town district…
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Yearbook 2003 Luxembourg. According to Countryaah.com, Luxembourg Independence Day is June 23. Luxembourg joined the criticism of the US-led Iraq war and in April, together with Germany, France and Belgium, launched plans to build their own defense union. The proposal, which included, inter alia, a European defense with defense guarantees and its own military headquarters, received renewed news when the EU’s new constitution was discussed towards the end of the…
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