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.

St Martin's Church, Arlon

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gaspar Museum

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

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.

Arlon Synagogue

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

Cimetière d'Arlon

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

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.