Ville-Haute in Luxembourg, — Western Europe
Monument National de la Solidarité Luxembourgeoise
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National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
1. National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity Marker
Il a ete eleve a la gloire de la solidarite du peuple Luxembourgeois pendant la Deuxieme Guerre mondiale et a la memoire des sacrifices supportes pour la survie de la patrie.
The National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity, erected by national subscription, was inaugurated by Their Royal Highnesses the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess on October 10, 1971 in the presence of religious and civil authorities, resistance organizations, conscripts, veterans and a large crowd of their compatriots.
It was raised to the glory of the solidarity of the Luxembourg people during the Second World War and in memory of the sacrifices made for the survival of the homeland.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1971.
Location. 49° 36.419′ N, 6°
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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 walking distance of this marker: Corps de la Garde-Ducale / Grand Ducal Guard (a few steps from this marker); Luxembourg Armed Forces Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Racine (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Emmanuel Servais (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kaddish Monument (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Der éischter Synagog / La Première Synagogue / The First Synagogue (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Les Écoles Sainte-Sophie / Sainte-Sophie Schools (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Edmond de la Fontaine (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luxembourg.
Also see . . . National Monument of Luxembourg solidarity (Liberation Route Europe). (Submitted on February 25, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
2. National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity and Marker
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2025
3. National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity
Inaugurated in October 1971, the ‘National Monument of Luxembourg Solidarity’ (Monument national de la solidarité luxembourgeoise) is located on the mound known as Kanounenhiwwel (mound of canons) in the city of Luxembourg. It is the central place for national commemorations of all the victims of the Second World War, underlining the solidarity that Luxembourgers showed during the dark years of Nazi oppression and occupation. - Liberation Route Europe
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
