Malakoff Tower

Malakoff Tower is a limestone fortified structure on Rue Jules-Wilhelm with two stories and military engineering features. The building now serves as a communications and television tower and stands in the landscape between Clausen and Kirchberg neighborhoods.

The tower was built in 1861 as the final addition to the Fortress of Luxembourg before it was dismantled in 1867. Its construction marks the end of a major fortification phase in the city's history.

The tower takes its name from a Crimean War battle and shows how Luxembourg preserved its military past in the city's architecture. Visitors can see today how the old fortress fits into the modern cityscape.

The tower sits in a central location between Clausen and Kirchberg neighborhoods and is easy to reach on foot. The position on Rue Jules-Wilhelm offers good orientation points near the city center.

The tower was originally designed as a standalone military installation and later received antennas for radio and television broadcasts. This dual function makes it a rare example of military buildings repurposed in the region.

Location: Luxembourg

Inception: 1861

Part of: Fortress of Luxembourg

GPS coordinates: 49.61670,6.14400

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06