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The Cathedral. The history of the Luxembourg Cathedral starts in the 17th century,, when it was the Collegiate Church of Ignatians. Later it turned into St Nicolas Parish Church, and then it became the Church of St Theresa. In 1870 Luxembourg became a episcopacy, so the church was changed into the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg. In the first part of the 20th century the cathedral was expanded: appeared new choruses and the cross aisle. The cathedral is first of all famous for its undercroft, where the members of Duke family are buried. There one can also see the monument of Grand Duke Jean.

The Fort van Thungen. Another place of interest in Luxembourg is the Fort van Thungen, the counterwork that takes place in the Dräi Eechelen Park. The complex was built in 1732 and with time some more buildings were added. The erection was called after Baron van Thungen, who was the commandant of the fort. Nowadays only a stone foundation and the towers left. Because of their shape they are called Ɖ acorns'. On the territory of the fort take place 2 museums: the new Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art and the Museum De La Forteresse.
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