Canton of Capellen

Heritage and Monuments

This collection highlights the diverse historical and natural heritage of the Capellen region. It features significant archaeological sites, including the Gallo-Roman villa rustica ruins in Goeblange-Miecher and the Merovingian tumulus at Telpenscholtz. The list also includes a World War II memorial dedicated to General Patton and several "remarkable trees"—centuries-old oaks, pines, and lindens protected as natural monuments for their size, age, and historical value.

Heritage and Monuments — Map

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Réimervilla vu Giewel

Remains of a Gallo-Roman villa rustica located in the Miecher woods. The site includes the foundations of several stone buildings that once formed a large agricultural estate.

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B

Eech zu Klengbetten

A protected pedunculate oak located on a slope along rue de la Montagne.

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C

Eech um Briddel

A protected sessile oak located on Place du Chêne at 29 rue Nic-Goedert.

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D

Chapelle au Mont-Marie

A Catholic chapel situated on a hill overlooking the surrounding valley.

E

General Patton monument

A memorial dedicated to General George S. Patton Jr., commander of the U.S. Third Army during the liberation of Luxembourg in World War II.

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F

Platan zu Aansebuerg

A remarkable plane tree located in the village of Ansembourg.

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G

Platan zu Tënten

A protected plane tree located in Tuntange.

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H

Eech zu Koler

A remarkable oak tree situated in the village of Kahler.

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I

Kifer um Briddel

A protected pine tree located in the residential area of Bridel.

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J

Allee um Quatre-Vents

A protected avenue of trees located at the Quatre-Vents crossroads.

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K

Lann um Briddel

A protected linden tree located in Bridel.

L

Telpenscholtz

A Merovingian burial mound or tumulus providing evidence of early medieval settlement in the region.