Ville-Haute in Lëtzebuerg, Luxembourg — Western Europe

Alexander Wiltheim, William Wiltheim

Alexander Wiltheim, Gulielmi Wiltheim Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 22, 2026

1. Alexander Wiltheim, Gulielmi Wiltheim Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Domus natalis
Alexandri Wiltheim S.J.
1604 - 1684
Gulielmi Wiltheim S.J.
1594 - 1636
Lumen adhibuere primi
Luxemburgo romano

(English translation:)
Birthplace of
Alexander Wiltheim, S.J.
1604–1684
and William Wiltheim, S.J.
1594–1636
They were the first to bring light to Roman Luxembourg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Anthropology & Archaeology. A significant historical date for this entry is October 8, 1604.

Location. 49° 36.626′ N, 6° 7.97′ E. Marker is in Lëtzebuerg. It is in Ville-Haute. It is at the intersection of Rue de l'Eau and Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, on the right when traveling south on Rue de l'Eau. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes 26, Lëtzebuerg 1449, Luxembourg. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Luxembourg Guttland.

Globally, 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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Les Écoles Sainte-Sophie / Sainte-Sophie Schools (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edmond de la Fontaine (about 120 meters away); Emmanuel Servais (about 120 meters away); Der éischter Synagog / La Première Synagogue / The First Synagogue (about 120 meters away); Jean Racine (about 120 meters away); Kaddish Monument (about 180 meters away); Paul Eyschen (about 210 meters away); Antoine Meyer (about 240 meters away).

Also see . . . Alexander Wiltheim (Wikipedia, in German). Excerpt (in translation):

Alexander Wiltheim (born October 8, 1604 in Luxembourg; died August 15, 1684 or 1694) was a Luxembourger humanist and a priest of the Jesuit order. He is considered the "father of Luxembourgish archaeology."

His major work is the Luciliburgensia Romana, an eight-volume study concerning Roman-era archaeological finds in Luxembourg, Trier, and the Eifel region.

With the Luciliburgensia Romana, Wiltheim effectively compiled the first inventory of Roman-era archaeological sites in the region. It contains the earliest known drawings of the Porta Nigra
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 22, 2026

2. Alexander Wiltheim, William Wiltheim Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building
and the Barbarathermen in Trier.

(Submitted on November 1, 2026.)

Additional keywords. Gedenktafel, plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.