Bonnevoie, Gabriel Lippmann

In 1859 the first railway station of the city started to operate; for military reasons timber was the basic construction material. Between 1907 and 1913 the German architects Rüdell, Jüsgen and Scheuffel planned and organized the gradual replacing of the half-timbering by modern building techniques. The monumental main building and the high clock tower are in “Moselle Baroque”. In the entrance hall a mosaic window discloses the outline of the city; the ceiling was repainted by the Luxembourg artist Armand Strainchamps.

The hiking route repeatedly descends into the Alzette Valley, only to climb back up shortly afterward. Despite the proximity to the city center, the path is very natural and passes various old mills, some of which are now used for other purposes, including as artists' studios, as evidenced by the numerous art elements along the route.

Rotondes is a one-of-a-kind venue consisting of two abandoned railway roundhouses. The cultural centre hosts events that range from performing to visual arts, as well as numerous conferences, group projects and workshops for all ages. Always scouting for new talent, Rotondes is targeting the youth, both as an audience and active participant, to the extent that, over the years, it has become an incubator for new ideas, strengthening the linkage between culture and education. Akin to its artistic endeavours, Rotondes is also a platform where important social issues are being tackled in a very practical way through workshops and/or affirmative action. Tickets: T +352 26 62 20 30 | www.rotondes.lu