Abbey of Echternach
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The Abbey of Echternach is a Benedictine monastery in the town of Echternach, in eastern Luxembourg. The abbey was founded in the 7th century by St Willibrord, the patron saint of Luxembourg. For thre
The facade of the Abbey of Echternach
Inside the St Willibrord basilica
The modern basilica in Echternach.
Text page from the Codex Aureus of Echternach
Echternach
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Echternach is a commune with city status in the canton of Echternach, in eastern Luxembourg. Echternach lies near the border with Germany, and is the oldest town in Luxembourg.
Abbey of Echternach
…The Abbey of Echternach is a Benedictine monastery in the town of Echternach, in eastern Luxembourg. The abbey was founded in the 7th century by St Willibrord, the patron saint of Luxembourg. For three hundred years, it benefited…
Echternach From Above Looking East
Basilica (church of the former Benedictine abbey)
Chapel: la chapelle Notre-Dame des Douleur
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