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The Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City features ornate stonework, arched windows, and pointed slate roofs with turrets along its historic facade.
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Grand Ducal Palace

palace, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Also known as: Palais Grand-Ducal
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The Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City features ornate stonework, arched windows, and pointed slate roofs with turrets along its historic facade.
Luxembourg city: Grand Ducal Palace Grand Ducal Palace, in the old quarter of Luxembourg city.

The Grand Ducal Palace is a historic building in Luxembourg City, the capital of Luxembourg. It dates back to 1572, with later additions made in 1895. The palace serves as the official residence of the royal family and is part of the old town, which developed around a medieval castle on a rocky promontory. After renovations in the 1990s, parts of the palace were opened to the public. The old town, including the palace, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994.1

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  2. Luxembourg: Country Facts

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