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Bourglinster Castle
Bourglinster, Near Junglinster 6162 - Luxembourg

Bourglinster Castle stands high above the rooftops of the little hamlet bearing its name. Evidence suggests there may have been a castle here as long ago as the 10th century. For several centuries it belonged to the Lords of Linster...
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Attractions near Bourglinster Castle
A selection of attractions close to Bourglinster Castle:
Bourglinster Castle  (< 1 Mile)
Bourglinster Castle stands high above the rooftops of the little hamlet bearing its name. Evidence suggests there may have been a castle here as long...
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Junglinster Church  (2.6 Miles)
This baroque chuch built in the early 18th Century houses the tombs of the Lords and Ladies of nearby Bourglinster. There is a stone rood...
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Weaving and Spinning Museum  (6.2 Miles)
Situated in the small, picturesque town of Larochette, the Museum of Weaving and Spinning houses an exhibition consisting of machines and tools used in the...
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Larochette Castle  (6.5 Miles)
The small town of Larochette in its narrow wooded valley is dominated by the 12th Century castle perched on a rocky hill. There are many...
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Roman Villa  (7.2 Miles)
This large Roman villa lies at the foot of Sonniebierg in Helmsange. It is typical of other Roman villas found in Luxembourg. This grand building...
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German Military Cemetery  (8 Miles)
The German Military Cemetery is situated less than one mile from the American Military Cemetery in Hamm. Here are buried more than twice as many...
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American Military Cemetery  (8.6 Miles)
Surrounded by beautiful woodland, yet only about three miles from the city centre of Luxembourg, is the burial place of 5,076 Americans who lost their...
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Ansembourg Castle Garden  (8.8 Miles)
The little village of Ansembourg boasts two castles. Standing high above the Eisch Valley are the ruined towers of a medieval stronghold, whilst close to...
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Mersch Castle  (8.9 Miles)
Dating from the 12th Century, Mersch Castle has a long history. At one time it had a moat. The Burgundians destroyed the fortress in the...
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Sentier du Mullerthal  (9.2 Miles)
The Mullerthal Path wanders from Dommeldange, on the outskirts of Luxembourg, to the gorges and cliffs of the beautiful area known as Little Switzerland, and...
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Philharmonie Luxembourg  (10.1 Miles)
This splendid, new building houses three concert halls and was designed by the French architect Christian de Portzamparc. With a seating capacity ranging from just...
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Valley of the Seven Castles  (10.2 Miles)
This is a signposted tour that guides the visitor through farm and woodland with views of seven castles. It is a beautiful drive but most...
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Museum Of Modern Art  (10.5 Miles)
Opened in July 2006, this modern venue of contemporary art has been built on the historic site of Fort Thungen on the Kirchberg Plateau. Conceived...
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Fort Thungen  (10.5 Miles)
Built in 1732 as an additional defence, the fort was named after Baron Thungen, the Austrian commander. A moat surrounded the fort which could only...
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The Red Bridge  (10.8 Miles)
This massive red steel bridge connects Luxembourg`s old town centre with the Kirchsberg Plateau, home to many modern European institutions. Built in the 1960s, the...
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Vauban Towers  (10.8 Miles)
Guarding the valley of the Alzette River are two massive towers built by French military engineer Vauban, after he captured the city of Luxembourg from...
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Bock Casements  (10.9 Miles)
The casements are a honeycomb of tunnels and galleries first carved out in 1644 by the Spaniards and extended in the 18th Century by the...
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Bock Promontory  (11 Miles)
The creation of the city of Luxembourg began in 963 when Count Siegfried of Ardenne acquired this precipitous rocky spur from the abbey of Trier...
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The Wenzel Walk  (11 Miles)
This outstanding, cultural circular itinerary has another name - `1000 years in 100 minutes`, but it is not a route to be hurried. The route...
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Vauban Walk  (11 Miles)
The French fortress builder Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban seized the fortress of Luxembourg from the Spaniards in 1684. With the help of 3,000 workers,...
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