Luxemburg

Saint Michael Church

The St Michael Church is the oldest church in

Luxembourg. Its origin and history are closely

linked to the destiny of the city of Luxem-

bourg. In 987, archbishop Egbert of Trier

consecrated a first church near the fortified

castle that Count Siegfried had just erec-

ted upon the Bock promontory. Throughout

the centuries, this place of worship was

destroyed several times, but always rebuilt,

transformed and extended. The turbulent

history of the building explains the presence

of elements of Romanesque, Gothic and

Baroque architecture. The current appea-

rance of the church dates back to its recons-

truction in 1687/1688, following the destruc-

tion caused by the siege of 1684. The coat of

arms decorated with fleurs-de-lis above the

portal is bearing reference to the royal patron

Louis XIV who authorised its restoration. The

church's interior is endowed with extremely

rich liturgical and artistic furnishings, reflec-

ting the worship practised by people over the

centuries.

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