Vianden, with just under 1,900 inhabitants, is located in the northwest of Luxembourg on the border with Rhineland-Palatinate on the river Our and is a very important tourist resort in the country..

 

Already of great importance in the Middle Ages and the capital of the county of Vianden, the city flourished during the 15th century. The then third largest city with 3000 inhabitants owed its prosperity to the seven guilds that were well known for their art and craftsmanship..
Victor Hugo met Vianden during his travels and, after being expelled from Belgium in 1871, settled here for several years as a political refugee.. In 1935, a museum was set up in the house where the poet lived..

     

Other Attractions
• Trinitarian Church, Grand Rue 49, built from 1248 to 1252;. Worthy Gothic Cloister
• Vianden Castle, Montée du Château
• St. Nicholas Church, Rue de la Gare 26;
• City Museum, Grand-Rue 96;. Exhibits of the city´s 1000-year history, bakery museum and memorial of the national poet Edmond de la Fontaine
• Victor Hugo Museum, Rue de la Gare 37;. except Monday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Cartoons Museum, Grand Rue 48;. Tuesday to Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

 


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