Cercle Municipal, Convention center in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
The Cercle Municipal is a convention center in the Ville Haute district of Luxembourg City, positioned at the eastern end of Place d'Armes with neo-baroque architectural style. The building contains multiple conference rooms on the fifth floor and exhibition spaces in the basement area.
Designed by architects Pierre and Paul Funck after winning a competition in 1904, the building opened to the public in 1909. Between 1952 and 1969, it housed the Court of Justice of the European Coal and Steel Community, an early institution of what became the European Union.
The building displays a decorative frieze above its balcony depicting the granting of Luxembourg City's charter in 1244, a moment that shaped local identity and civic pride.
The building underwent renovations in 2011 and is easily accessible from Place d'Armes, with different levels serving various event purposes. Visitors should plan to arrive with time to spare, as access conditions may vary depending on what is taking place inside.
The building housed a European court from 1952 to 1969, serving as the seat of justice for one of the continent's first unified institutions. This often-overlooked chapter shows how a small neutral nation became central to Europe's path toward integration.
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