Peter Ashton's photos

IBlannen Theis, who plays a tune on his violin, has become one of Grevenmacher's most legendary figures. Created in 1991 by the Luxembourg artist Will Lofy, the bronze statue depicts the singer Mathias Schou with his dog. Born in 1747 in Grevenmacher, this artist was either visually impaired or blind, and is said to have been the first to make the Luxembourg language known through the songs he performed at festivals and fairs, a practice that was not at all popular at the time. He died in 1824 in Eich.

Erected in 1782,using the old castle tower as the belfry.

Two men carrying a large bunch of grapes.

Charlotte (Charlotte Adelgonde Elisabeth Marie Wilhelmine; 23 January 1896 – 9 July 1985) was Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 14 January 1919 until her abdication on 12 November 1964.

The cathedral "Notre-Dame" of Luxembourg was built between 1613 and 1621 by the Jesuits to serve as a church to their college (now the National Library). . A cathedral church in 1870, it was enlarged from 1935 to 1938. The crypt is the resting place of John the Blind, King of Bohemia and Count of Luxembourg, as well as deceased members of the Grand Ducal family

rom 1840 to 1849 Willem II, Prince of Orange-Nassau, was King of the Netherlands, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Duke of Limburg.

The perfect demolition machine for customers with the highest demands. (Kiesel Scandinavia AB)

Völklinger Hütte, a former ironworks, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 thanks to its authentically preserved ironworks. One look at Völklinger ironworks, and you will feel as if you have come to a science fiction studio setup. Visitors can stroll along a 5,000 metre walkway past the huge machinery and furnaces of the early 20th century. There’s also a science centre on site.

The existence of Saarbrucken Castle dates back to the year 999. Over the centuries, a few different castles were built on the original site, with a Renaissance castle built in the 17th century in Baroque style..