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Luxembourg Underground Tour

Many of you may have already visited the Casemates in Luxembourg City, but did you know that they are only part of a series of former fortifications carved in the rock by the Spanish, French, Austrian and Prussian garrisons that once occupied “Fortress” Luxembourg, the “Gibraltar of the North”?

 

Those fortifications, once meant for defending the city, are NOT open to the public but will be open to Uni.lu Alumni on our upcoming private Luxembourg Underground tour.

 

On this tour you will discover the centuries-old defensive tunnels under Luxembourg’s capital and “walk” Luxembourg history underground. Some of these hidden structures even served as emergency air raid shelters during World War II. Among the specific places we should be visiting on this tour:

 

- Underground of the Spanish Fort Berlaimont dated 1673 (below Fondation Pescatore)

- Pending authorisation, a visit of the Pescatore Chapel

- Underground of the French Fort Royal dated 1685 (below the "Kinnékswiss")

 

Before signing up, please be aware of the following conditions:

  • Do not sign up if you are claustrophobic!
  • You will need good walking shoes to irregular and bumpy floors and stairs
  • Appropriate clothing due to the 10 degree temperature and high humidity inside the tunnels
  • You will need to bring a flashlight (with a full battery 😀) as it is almost completely dark inside

Due to extremely limited capacity on this tour, please only register if you are sure to attend.

 

After the tour, the Alumni Network will be happy to invite you for a coffee, tee or hot chocolate (other drinks possible as well...).

Sunday 13 October 2024
14h30 - 16h30 (GMT +1)
Registration deadline : 9th October
Roundabout in front of the Fondation Pescatore
13 av. Jean-Pierre Pescatore
2324 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

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Roundabout in front of the Fondation Pescatore

13 av. Jean-Pierre Pescatore
2324 Luxembourg
Luxembourg
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Sunday 13 October 2024
14h30 - 16h30 (GMT +1)
Registration deadline : 9th October
Roundabout in front of the Fondation Pescatore
13 av. Jean-Pierre Pescatore
2324 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

Registration closed
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