Guillaume II - Free Audio Guide
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Guillaume II, Place Guillaume II, Ville-Haute, Luxembourg, Canton Luxembourg, 1648, Lëtzebuerg
The bronze equestrian statue at Place Guillaume II honors King-Grand Duke William II of Orange-Nassau, who reigned from 1840 to 1849. He introduced the Grand Duchy's first parliamentary constitution, notable for its liberalism. Created by French artist Antonin Mercié, the statue features a horse sculpted by Victor Peter. The pedestal displays the coats of arms of the House of Orange-Nassau, Luxembourg City, and the twelve cantons of the Grand Duchy. An exact replica of this monument can be found in The Hague. This site is a significant cultural attraction in Luxembourg City, ideal for visitors interested in history and art.