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Old photos of Luxembourg City

15 photographs of Luxembourg City, from 1903 to 2015 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 15 photographs of Luxembourg City on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1903 to 2015. 4 of them were taken before 1980; the other 11 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.4 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.15 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.

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Places in Luxembourg City through time

Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.

EU: Luxembourg. old city view (1905), Luxembourg City — photos through time
EU: Luxembourg. old city view (1905) 4 photos · 1903–1905
Luxemburg, the Rue de la Reine, Luxembourg City — photos through time
Luxemburg, the Rue de la Reine 4 photos · 2002–2015
Uewerstad, Lëtzebuerg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg City — photos through time
Uewerstad, Lëtzebuerg, Luxembourg 4 photos · 2012–2013
Palais Grand-Ducal, Luxembourg City — photos through time
Palais Grand-Ducal 2 photos · 2008–2010

Stories from Luxembourg City

What contributors wrote about these photographs.

EU: Luxembourg. "Fort Thüngen" (Drei Eicheln) (1903), Luxembourg City, 1903
EU: Luxembourg. "Fort Thüngen" (Drei Eicheln) (1903) 1903 Fort Thüngen, nicknamed the 'Drei Eicheln' (Three Acorns) for its distinctive towers, photographed in Luxembourg City in 1903 as a remnant of the city's dismantled 19th-century fortifications.
EU: Luxemburg. "Fort Thüngen" (Drei Eicheln) (1905), Luxembourg City, 1905
EU: Luxemburg. "Fort Thüngen" (Drei Eicheln) (1905) 1905 Fort Thungen, also known locally as the Drei Eicheln for its three tower forms, was among the fortifications guarding Luxembourg City; this 1905 postcard preserves its appearance before later alterations to the site.
EU: Luxembourg. La Passerelle (via the Petrusstal; 1859-1861) (1905), Luxembourg City, 1905
EU: Luxembourg. La Passerelle (via the Petrusstal; 1859-1861) (1905) 1905 La Passerelle, the stone viaduct built across the Petrusse valley between 1859 and 1861, connects Luxembourg City's upper town to its southern districts and is shown here in a 1905 postcard view.
Luxemburg, the Rue de la Reine, Luxembourg City, 2002
Luxemburg, the Rue de la Reine 2002 The Rue de la Reine runs through Luxembourg City's old town, a fortified quarter whose steep river gorges and historic ramparts have long defined the Luxembourgish capital; this image dates to 2002.
Place Guillaume II - Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, 2008
Place Guillaume II - Luxembourg 2008 Place Guillaume II, commonly known as the Knuedler, is a central square in Luxembourg City that hosts the city hall and regular markets. This 2008 photograph shows the square in the heart of the capital.
Palais Grand-Ducal, Luxembourg City, 2010
Palais Grand-Ducal 2010 The Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City, the official residence and workplace of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, photographed in 2010. The building dates originally to the 16th century, when it served as the city hall.
Luxemburg, der Großherzogliche Palast, Teilansicht, Luxembourg City, 2013
Luxemburg, der Großherzogliche Palast, Teilansicht 2013 This partial view shows the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City, official residence of the Grand Duke, which began in the sixteenth century as the city's town hall before its later role as a royal residence.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, 2015
Luxembourg 2015 A street scene in Luxembourg City, capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, whose old quarters and fortifications occupy a plateau cut by the Alzette and Pétrusse valleys and were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list…
1900s · 4 photos
2000s · 2 photos
2010s · 9 photos