Stone, an Ornament of Significance

Urban history

Off-site event

At the turn of the 20th century, local stone was a source of great wealth for the country, both as a building material and an export commodity. However, the facades of the capital highlighted during this walk illustrate the confrontation with two formidable competitors: stone from Lorraine and concrete. For the government, national preference quickly became a political choice. We will see the place occupied by Luxembourgish stone in the capital's architecture around 1900.Departure: arcades of the Cercle-Cité, place d'Armes

Arrival: former ARBED palace (19, av. de la Liberté)The tour will be held in Luxembourgish.

All dates : .
- 14/06/2026, 14:30, LU

Price :
Free

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