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Place Guillaume II (also known in Luxembourgish as the "Knuedler") is the venue for a market every Wednesday and Saturday. It is also the site of an equestrian statue of William II of the Netherlands and Luxembourg and the neo-classical City Hall which is fronted by two bronze lions.
Place Guillaume II is a town square in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The square is in the heart of Luxembourg's historic Ville Haute district. It is colloquially known as Knuedler, from the Luxembourgish language's word for "knot", referring to the knot in the belt worn by Franciscan friars.
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City Hall
In summer months the Place d'Armes is filled with tables and chairs from the surrounding cafes and at the centre of the square is the bandstand around which various concert seasons are based.
Built between 1613 and 1618 by Jesuits and was elevated to the status of cathedral in 1870. Nearby is the Gëlle Fra: literally 'Golden Lady'. This is a golden figure of a woman holding a wreath, a symbol of victory. It was taken down by the Nazis during occupation but stands today as a memorial to those who gave their lives in World War II.
Fully restored during the 1990s. It also houses the Luxembourgish Parliament the Chamber of Deputies. The palace is open for a period of 6 weeks over July and August whilst the Grand Duke and his family are away on their holidays. Guided tours last for about 1 hr, are inexpensive, and are available in various languages, including English. Tickets are available from the tourist office in Place Guillaume II.
Constructed by the Spanish in 17th century. They are not as large as the Bock Casemates.
French:Musée national d'histoire et d'art, Luxembourgish: Musée national um Fëschmaart, German: Nationalmuseum Geschichte and Kunst.
A very diverse museum, organized around the four departments of archaeology, coins and medals, decorative art, and fine art.