The Monument of Remembrance, usually known by the nickname of the Gëlle Fra, is a war memorial in Luxembourg City. It is dedicated to the thousands of Luxembourgers who volunteered for service in the armed forces of the Allied Powers during both World Wars and the Korean War.
"Gëlle Fra" at Expo 2010, Shanghai
Gëlle Fra lowered by crane from the obelisk, March 2010, for removal to Expo 2010, Shanghai
One of the inscriptions on the side of the memorial
Luxembourg, also known as Luxembourg City, is the capital city of Luxembourg and the country's most populous commune. Standing at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers in southern Luxembourg, the city lies at the heart of Western Europe, situated 213 km (132 mi) by road from Brussels, 372 km (231 mi) from Paris, and 209 km (130 mi) from Cologne. The city contains Luxembourg Castle, established by the Franks in the Early Middle Ages, around which a settlement developed.
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