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 from the patronage of a succession of rulers, and was the most powerful institution in Luxembourg.
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 is a commune with town status in the canton of Echternach, in eastern Luxembourg. Echternach lies near the border with Germany, and is the oldest town in Luxembourg.
Echternach
Basilica (church of the former Benedictine abbey)
Chapel: la chapelle Notre-Dame des Douleur
Justice cross