Huelen Zant - Luxembourg
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N 49° 36.720 E 006° 08.260
32U E 293232 N 5499427
Remnant tower of the former fortifications of Luxembourg
Waymark Code: WM13HJ1
Location: Luxembourg
Date Posted: 12/19/2020
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from nationaltokens.com
The ‘Huelen Zant’ (hollow tooth) like casemates is one of the few elements of the old fortress that was not entirely razed. Since the fortress acquired the status of UNESCO world heritage in 1994, there are several efforts to restore and rebuild some parts of the fortress.There is actually not all that much to see of the Hollow Tooth ruins themselves. The demolition team which made the former Luxembourg fortress unusable did such a good job that thee wasn’t much left by way of ruins at its Montée de Clausen entrance. So the local authorities decide to ‘mend’ what was left, just a little, and so what we have at the so called Hollow Tooth is a partial, 19th century rebuilding of part of the entrance, in order to make it look more genuine! But what is especially impressive is the panoramic view from the Hollow Tooth around the city, with the Alzette River valley below.
Type: Remnant
Fee: none
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Hours: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Original photographs showing additional views of the Ruin/Remnant or even just its current condition are encouraged. Please describe your visit, especially if no additional photos are available. Did you like the Ruin or Remnant? What prompted you to see the Ruin or Remnant?