Luxembourg (Europe)

...wird endlich gut - „Gréiweschlass“ in Koerich eröffnet bald als Kulturstätte
Das Lächeln auf den Gesichtern der „Käercher Schlassfrënn“ hatte wohl etwas mit dem tollen Wetter am Donnersstag zu tun. Vor allem aber war es Erleichterung und Stolz, der Öffentlichkeit endlich das neue architektonische Konzept vorstellen zu können, das den alten Mauern des „Gréiweschlass“ ab dem 13. September neues Leben einhauchen wird. Schließlich haben die 1993 gegründeten „Schlassfrënn“ über ein Vierteljahrhundert dafür gekämpft, dass der drohende Zerfall des ehemaligen Wasserschlosses - es ist übrigens das einzige im „Tal der Sieben Schlösser“, das frei zugänglich ist - aufgehalten und es derart auf Vordermann gebracht wird, dass Aktivitäten darin stattfinden können.

Obwohl das „Grafenschloss“, dessen Ursprung auf das 14. Jahrhundert zurück geht und das im 18. Jahrhundert definitiv verlassen wurde, bereits 1938 unter Denkmalschutz gestellt wurde und 1985 in Staatsbesitz überging, tat sich hier lange Jahre nichts zur Stabilisierung der baulichen Substanz. Dieser Lage überdrüssig schlossen sich einige um den Erhalt des lokalen Patrimoniums besorgte Freunde zu den „Schlassfrënn“ zusammen und starteten eine stete Lobby-Arbeit, um die staatlichen Stellen zum Eingriff zu bewegen.

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What is it about castles that fascinates so many people around the globe?

A lot of the allure derives from the history and human drama that played out within the walls, as well as the astonishing architecture that features on so many castles. But they're also romantic and somewhat mystical, places that spark our imagination and conjure visions of long-ago knights in shining armor and powerful warrior queens.

"Because they combine two functions, they are far more interesting than fortresses or palaces," says Marc Morris, author of "Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain."
"What makes a castle a castle is that it combines the functions of defense and dwelling -- it's a fortification and a stately home rolled into one. Creating a building which is both comfortable and defensible is difficult. The ingenious ways in which castle-designers reconciled this balance is always intriguing."

Although we normally associate castles with European history, it's actually an architectural form found around the world -- in nations as varied as Japan and India, Morocco and Mexico.
Many are now hubs of living history where modern visitors can watch jousting and other ancient combat forms, listen to medieval music or watch artisans demonstrate the arts, crafts and everyday skills of a thousand years ago.

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Is Luxembourg worth visiting? The answer for me was a resounding YES. But clearly you have some doubts or you wouldn’t be reading this. I’d like to inspire you to visit Luxembourg so keep reading and I’ll give you five worthwhile reasons why you should consider traveling there.

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The land of castles – Luxembourg – is one of the most majestic and magnetic places for tourists. This landlocked country in Western Europe is rich in history, glorious architecture, high art, and beautiful grandeur that traps any visitor and makes you fall in love with this magnificent place. The picturesque views that spread all over the country and the Gothic or Renaissance buildings that tower all way up to the sky are one of the best experiences you might have in your life. Luxembourg – the center of the modern world of politics, being one of the most democratic and loyal places on Earth, is very welcoming and friendly to any visitor.

So let us embark on exploring this country and its little or grand treasures!Trips to Luxembourg are like getting lost in the land of castles and pristine nature and below we present the top things to do in Luxembourg to make your stay there unforgettable for the rest of your life!

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Vianden Castle is now equipped with an information centre to welcome its some 200,000 annual visitors.

The new information centre at the castle, which was officially inaugurated on 15 November, focuses on the different eras of construction of the building as well as the evolution of its functions.

Visitors, whether young or old, will now be able to discover the respective periods following a route that takes them through the centuries of the castle’s past. The history of the Grand Ducal family and the history of the castle have been studied and documented by historians, architects and archaeologists and this scientific work is the basis of the new centre.

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La forteresse luxembourgeoise figure parmi les «plus beaux châteaux du monde» sélectionnés par le site internet du média américain.

Château de Kalmar en Suède, de Predjama en Slovénie, de Himeji au Japon… Autant de bijoux que  CNN Travel  présente comme «21 des plus beaux châteaux du monde, maisons fortifiées, qui sont à la fois un régal pour les yeux et un voyage dans le temps vers l’époque révolue à laquelle ils ont été érigés».

Des bijoux qui comptent aussi, ô surprise, un site luxembourgeois. «Malgré sa taille minuscule, le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg est bien loti en châteaux – plus de 50 sont répartis sur une surface plus petite que celle du métro de Londres», commente le journaliste.

«Le plus spectaculaire d’entre eux est le château de Vianden, perché au-dessus de la rivière Our, dans le nord du pays.» Et de vanter son histoire à rebondissements, de sa genèse romaine à son don à l’État par le Grand-Duc Jean.

«La plus grande fête annuelle de Vianden est un festival médiéval au mois d’août, avec des chevaliers croisant le fer, des troubadours, des jongleurs et des artisans», conclut CNN Travel.

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Luxembourg is overflowing with castles marking the history of the country through the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque periods. Many are still in private hands, some undergoing renovation and others are now museums or restaurants. So which ones can you still visit to get a slice of life in Luxembourg in times gone by and hear a local legend?

Castles which contain other museums or exhibits (not related to the castle itself), or are restaurants or not open to the public on a regular basis are not listed here. You can find information on all Luxembourg’s castles here.

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Nous avons sélectionné 9 châteaux situés au Grand-Duché du Luxembourg pour faire de belles balades différentes les unes des autres.

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An American artist will be arriving in Luxembourg this month to take part in an emerging artist-in-residence programme at Bourglinster Castle.

Chris Maddox from Madison, Wisconsin, was selected by the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) for the programme, which is offered by MOWA exclusively to Wisconsin artists.

The mixed-media artist's work has previously been acquired by museums and private collectors in the US, Italy and Japan.

His current work focuses on book art projects and installation work.

MOWA executive director and chief executive Laurie Winters said Maddox "stood out as a rising star".

She added: "I know he will be inspired by the Luxembourg culture and community of artists to both grow and create while aboard."

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