The Gëlle Fra (Golden Lady) monument serves as a national symbol of freedom and resistance.
The statue was famously exhibited at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, marking the first time it left the country.
The monument was originally erected in 1923 to honor WWI volunteers.
The pedestal contains the names of the WWI volunteers it commemorates.
The square was built on the site of the former 17th-century fortifications, specifically the Beck Bastion.
Place de la Constitution is a central public square in Luxembourg City dominated by the Gëlle Fra, a gold-plated bronze statue of a woman holding a laurel wreath. The square functions as a war memorial commemorating Luxembourgers who volunteered for service in the armed forces of the Allied powers during World War I. It is situated on the edge of the Petrusse Valley, providing an elevated viewing platform overlooking the Adolphe Bridge and the river below. The original statue was removed by Nazi occupiers in 1940 and remained missing until its rediscovery in 1980, followed by a restoration and return to the pedestal in 1985. The site serves as a frequent backdrop for state ceremonies and official national events. Its strategic location bridges the historic Ville-Haute district with the surrounding valley scenery.
The edge of the balustrade facing the Adolphe Bridge and the valley below.
Visit during sunset to capture the Adolphe Bridge illumination against the darkening valley.
Use the square as a starting point for walking down into the Petrusse Valley parks.
Check local event calendars as the square hosts major national day celebrations and temporary art installations.
Do not mistake the nearby bank buildings for historical sites; the square's interest is concentrated on the memorial and the view.
