Record No.
MRB-2026-006605
"Gibraltar of the North" fortifications
Architecture & Structures
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Record Holder
City of Luxembourg Old Quarters and Fortifications
Luxembourg
Category
Architecture & Structures
Country
Luxembourg
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LU )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
Luxembourg City's Old Quarters and Fortifications, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, were once among the most heavily fortified sites in Europe, earning the city the nickname "Gibraltar of the North."
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