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Grund

The old lower town at the foot of the cliffs, with stone bridges, a former abbey and riverside pubs.

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Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Rue Münster, 2160 LuxembourgDirections
Getting There
The lift from the Plateau du Saint-Esprit, or steps down from the Corniche.

Why Go

Craftsmen and the poor once lived down by the river; now the Grund is a quiet quarter of old houses, with Neumünster Abbey turned into a cultural center with exhibitions and concerts. A free public lift in the cliff links it to the upper town.

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