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R.J. commented...
The end date they will not give away and they won't say that the castle will be like the maquette. But the most parts of the castle is now like the maquette....
The work go almost even slowly like in the 11th and 14th centuries. Brick by brick.
2 years ago
Maarten commented...
takes a while, but than it's a true castle again. nice project between all the skyscrapers.
2 years ago
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The castle was built between the 11th and 14th centuries and became the seat of the counts of Vianden. It was further developed until the 18th century but with the departure of the Counts of Luxembourg to the Netherlands combined with the effects of fire and an earthquake, it slowly deteriorated. The final blow came in 1820 when William I of the Netherlands sold it to a local merchant who in turn sold off its contents and masonry piecemeal, reducing it to a ruin. There were several attempts at restoration but these were hampered by problems of ownership. Victor Hugo lived in the castle for three months in 1871. Not until 1977, when Grand Duke Jean ceded the castle to the State, was it possible to undertake large-scale work, most of which has now been completed, finish date is unknown.
2 years ago
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