Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg
N 49° 36.655 E 006° 07.968
32U E 292876 N 5499321
the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Waymark Code: WM5BQW
Location: Luxembourg
Date Posted: 12/14/2008
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As the official residence of the Grand Duke, the palace is used by him in the exercise of his official functions. He and the Grand Duchess, together with their staff, have their offices at the palace, and the state rooms on the first floor are used for a variety of meetings and audiences.
Foreign heads of state are accommodated at the palace, as guests of the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess, during official visits to Luxembourg, and the Ballroom is the setting for state banquets in their honor. Throughout the year, numerous other receptions take place at the palace, such as the New Year's reception given for members of the Government and the Chamber of Deputies.
Accessibility: Partial access
Condition: Intact
Admission Charge?: yes
Website: [Web Link]
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