TOURISM OFFICES Tourist Info Parvis de la Basilique L-6401 Echternach Phone : 720230 Fax : 720230 info@echternach-tourist.lu http://www.echternach-tourist.lu OPENING From Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 5.30 PM. From Easter to October also on Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM and on Sunday from 10 to 12 AM. From November to Easter also on Saturday from 10 to 12 AM. In July and August also on Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

"European Destination of Excellence" décerné par la Commission Européenne.

This beautiful town lies on the banks of the river Sure which forms the border with Germany, at the entry to the Mullerthal and the German-Luxembourgish Nature Park. The surrounding woods are criss-crossed with numerous footpaths where complete solitude and calm can be found among rocks, waterfalls and view points.

The town of Echternach is especially well-known for the dancing procession (classified among the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage), the only one of its kind in the whole world, which takes place each year on Whit Tuesday and attracts thousands of pilgrims and interested spectators. The old patrician houses, the narrow streets and the ancient ramparts have helped Echternach to retain a remarkable medieval atmosphere. The old Benedictine Abbey, founded in the 7th century by St. Willibrord, has four wings of 75 metres, built round a large square courtyard.

The Basilica with its crypt is the most important religious building in the country. The old parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul is reputed to be the oldest Christian sanctuary in the country and stands on a slight hill in the middle of the town. The Townhall overlooking the Market Square is a remarkable historical building of the 15th century. Rococo Pavilion (15th century) in the municipal park. Four towers of the medieval walls are restored and turned into splendid apartments for tourists. Youth hostel. Many entertainments in summer (folklore, second-hand goods sale, concerts). Guided tours of the city and the surroundigs upon request, phone 72 04 57. Extensive Roman palace beside the recreation centre on the road out of town (towards Luxembourg).

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