Arrondissement of Arlon

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Arlon Essentials

Arlon, one of Belgium's oldest cities, preserves a deep history spanning from its Gallo-Roman origins to its medieval importance. This collection features the city's architectural landmarks, including the towering Neo-Gothic St Martin's Church and the historic Knippchen hill. Visitors can explore the world-renowned lapidary collections at the Archaeological Museum, the 13th-century ruins of Clairefontaine Abbey, and the oldest Jewish cemetery in Belgium, highlighting Arlon’s position as a cultural crossroads near the Luxembourg border.

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St Martin's Church, Arlon

Saint-Martin Church of Arlon or Church of Saint-Martin is a church located in Arlon, Luxembourg, Belgium.

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Musée Archéologique

Features one of Europe's most significant collections of Gallo-Roman lapidary art, including numerous funerary monuments and carved stones that depict daily life in the 2nd and 3rd centuries.

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Église Saint-Donat

Built in the 17th century on the site of a former Capuchin monastery, this church stands atop the Knippchen hill and features a distinctive carillon that plays traditional local melodies.

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Knippchen

The historic central hill of Arlon, formerly the site of a medieval castle. It offers panoramic views of the city and serves as the foundation for the Saint-Donat church.

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Clairefontaine Abbey

Remains of a 13th-century Cistercian abbey. The site includes the ruins of the abbey church, the chapel of Saint Margaret, and the tomb of Countess Ermesinde of Luxembourg.

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Gaspar Museum

The Gaspar Museum is an art museum in Arlon, in the Luxembourg province of Belgium.

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Château d'Autelbas

Ruins of a 15th-century lowland castle. The site preserves the remains of the residential wing and defensive structures once belonging to the lords of Autelbas.

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Arlon Synagogue

The Arlon Synagogue is a Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in the town of Arlon, in the south of Belgium.

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Cimetière d'Arlon

This municipal cemetery contains the oldest Jewish burial ground in Belgium, with headstones dating back to the mid-19th century.

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Église du Sacré-Cœur

A mid-20th-century Catholic church designed in the Romano-Byzantine style, featuring a distinctive central plan and located near the Arlon railway station.