Place de la Constitution, Square and pedestrian zone in the center of Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Place de la Constitution is a large pedestrian square in the center of Luxembourg City, sitting at the edge of the Pétrusse Valley. The square opens onto a clear view of the Adolphe Bridge, which spans the valley below.
The square was built on the site of the Beck bastion, a 17th-century fortification that was later demolished as the city evolved. The Gëlle Fra monument was erected in 1923 to honor Luxembourgers who died in the First World War.
The Gëlle Fra, a golden statue on a tall pedestal, draws the eye from across the square and invites people to stop and read its inscriptions. The name itself means "Golden Lady" in Luxembourgish, which gives visitors a small window into the local language.
The square is car-free and easy to walk around at any time of day, with benches available for a rest. From here, the old town and other historic sites are within easy walking distance.
The Gëlle Fra was taken down by the German occupiers during the Second World War and only returned to its original spot in 1985. The statue visible today is therefore a reinstated one, not the figure that stood here before the war.
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