Wasserbillig in Mertert, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg — Western Europe
Wartime Refuge Memorial
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2025
1. Wartime Refuge Memorial Marker
Vum 1. september bis de 4 oktober 1944, um Enn vum Grousse Kreich 1940-1945...
1500 Awunner vu Waasserbellig siche Schutz an de Galerie vum Kallekwerk
50 joar dono, rennere mir is un dιi schweier Zait
18 september 1994
From September 1 to October 4, 1944, at the end of the Great War 1940-1945, 1,500 residents of Wasserbillig sought shelter in the galleries of the Kallekwerk (limestone mine). 50 years later, we commemorate those difficult times.
Erected 1994.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1944.
Location. 49° 42.819′ N, 6° 29.927′ E. Memorial is in Mertert, Grevenmacher. It is in Wasserbillig. It can be reached from Grand-Rue. The memorial is located behind the city hall and is not visible from the street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Grand-Rue 3, Mertert, Grevenmacher 6651, Luxembourg. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 kilometers of
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2025
2. Wartime Refuge Memorial - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
