Bock Casemates, Underground fortress museum in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The Bock Casemates contain multiple kilometers of tunnels carved into rock, forming a complex network of military galleries beneath Luxembourg City's old quarter.
Austrian military engineers constructed these defense tunnels in 1745, transforming Luxembourg City into a fortress that gained recognition as the Gibraltar of the North.
The archaeological crypt within the casemates presents artifacts and remains from the first castle built by Count Sigfried in 963 on the Bock promontory.
Visitors can explore the casemates daily from 10:45 to 15:00, with entrance fees of 10 euros for adults and 5 euros for children between 4 and 12.
During the Habsburg period, Field Marshal von Bender used these underground spaces as protection against French attacks in the siege of 1794-1795.
Location: Luxembourg
Location: Canton Luxembourg
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Website: https://luxembourg-city.com/en/place/fortifications/bock-casemates
Address: Mnt de Clausen, 1343 Grund Luxembourg 1343
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 10:45-15:00
Phone: +352222809
Website: https://luxembourg-city.com/en/place/fortifications/bock-casemates
GPS coordinates: 49.61179,6.13657
Latest update: April 21, 2025 16:51
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