- Address: 5 Park Drai Eechelen, 1499 Luxembourg, Luxembourg
- Phone: +352 26 43 35
- Opening hours of the museum: from July to September 9.00 - 17.00
- Cost of visiting: 4 euros
The fortification "Three Acorns" is located in the south-eastern part of Luxembourg . Its unusual name was given to the fortress due to the fact that each of its three towers has one acorn. In fact, the fortress is named after Adam Zygmund von Tungen, who was its commandant.
History of the fortress
The fortress "Three Acorns" is once a monumental fortification, which played an important role in medieval interstate wars. Despite the tiny size of the Luxembourg state, many historical monuments of the military past, such as the fortress "Three Acorns", have been preserved on its territory.
The fortress was built in 1732. A deep ditch was dug around its walls, therefore it was possible to get inside only through a tunnel, the length of which reached 170 meters. In 1867, the London Treaty was concluded, after which the demilitarization of Luxembourg began. According to this agreement, part of the fortification was to be dismantled. That is why from the once majestic monument there were only three fortresses bearing the name "Three acorns".
Features of the fortress
In the late nineties, a massive reconstruction of the fort "Three Acorns" began, after which it became open to the public. Near the fortress "Three Acorns" is the Museum of Modern Art, almost entirely made up of glass. The ancient fortress walls of the Three Acorns look especially majestic in the background of a modern glass building.
All fortresses of the fort "Three Acorns" in Luxembourg are located on a rocky platform, under which there is a precipice. On the territory of the fortification "Three Fortresses" two museums are open:
- Museum of the Grand Duke Jean ;
- a museum dedicated to the history of the fortress itself.
In the historical museum of the fort "Three Acorns" an interesting exposition was presented, acquainting visitors with the history of Luxembourg. During the excursion you can learn about how the Burgundy conquest or the construction of the famous bridge of Adolf took place .
How to get to the fortress?
The fortification "Three Acorns" is located in the north-eastern part of the city of Luxembourg right on the territory of the same park. Through one building from it is the state philharmonic society and the citadel of the Holy Spirit. You can reach the fortress by public transport . To do this, go to the Mudam stop or Kirchberg Philharmony. The museum of the fortress "Three Acorns" runs from July to September from 9 to 17 hours. The ticket price is € 4.
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