Arlon: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 82 - 160 Hostellerie Du Peiffeschof
 Hostellerie Du Peiffeschof is situated in the green surroundings of the Arlon countryside. Have a drink on the beautiful garden terrace and enjoy the … MoreEUR 100 - 290 Chateau du bois d´Arlon
 The Château du Bois d´Arlon invites you to discover the charm and luxury of castle life on a 218 acres estate. This is a heaven of peace and na… MoreEUR 66 - 132 Best Western Hotel Arlux
 With free parking, modern guest rooms and a wonderful cocktail lounge, The Best Western Hotel Arlux provides you with a convenient base in the heart o… MoreEUR 51 - 125 Appartcity Arlon
 Appart’city Arlon offers comfortable accommodation in Arlon, close to the Exhibition Park and near a major business area. The French border is 30 mi… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arlon (German: Arel) is a Belgium|Belgian Municipalities of Belgium|municipality located in the Wallonia|Walloon Provinces of Belgium|province of Luxembourg (province of Belgium)|Luxembourg, of which it is the capital.
The municipality of Arlon includes the old communes of Autelbas (Luxembourgish: Nidderälter), Autelhaut, Barnich, Bonnert (Bunnert), Clairefontaine, Fouches, Frassem, Freylange, Guirsch (Giisch), Heckbous, Heinsch (Häschel), Sampont, Sesselich, Seymerich, Sterpenich, Toernich (Täernech), Udange, Viville, Waltzing, and Weyler.
History
Roman and medieval times
Before the Ancient Rome|Roman conquests of Gaul, the territory of Arlon and a vast area to the south-east were settled by the Treveri, a tribe of mixed Celtic and Germans|Germanic origins. The local population adapted relatively easily to Roman culture. The number and quality of sculpted stones and monuments that have been unearthed in the area demonstrate that the vicus of Orolaunum quickly became a vibrant commercial and administrative centre of Roman civilization. The Germanic invasions of the 3rd century destroyed most of these early advances, despite the defensive walls that had been built on the Knipchen hill to protect the vicus.
During most of the Middle Ages, the earlier buildings such as the thermae were still being used by the population. In 1060, Waleran I of Limburg, Count of Arlon, built a castle on the Knipchen hill. In the 13th century, the only feminine Cistercian abbey known to date was built in Clairefontaine, and another castle was built in Autelbas.
15th century until the French Revolution
The History of Luxembourg|Duchy of Luxembourg, of which Arlon was dependent, became itself part of the Burgundian Netherlands under Philip III, Duke of Burgundy|Philip the Good in 1441. After Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles V’s abdication of his empire to his son Philip II of Spain in 1555, a troubled period started for the whole region as continuous wars opposed France, Spain, and the Southern Netherlands. In 1588, nearly half of the city, including its castle, was destroyed by the France|French troops of Francis, Duke of Guise. In the 17th century, Order of Friars Minor Capuchin|Capuchin monks built a convent on the ruins of the castle and the French strengthened the defensive walls according to Vauban’s designs. An accidental fire destroyed a large part of the city again in 1785.
Modern times
On June 9, 1793, the French Revolutionary troops opposed the Austrians just outside of Arlon. The French came out victorious and occupied the city. The Capuchin monks were expelled three years later, and their convent used as a hospital. After the Battle of Waterloo, Arlon’s history is folded in that of Belgium.
Arlon was one of the first victims of the Germany|German invasion in 1914 as 121 inhabitants were executed on August 26 on the orders of Colonel Richard Karl von Tessmar. Its territory was again among the first to be invaded at the onset of World War II.
Sights
The carnival of Arlon takes place at mid-Lent. It includes the traditional handing of the keys of the city to the carnival prince and a colourful parade composed of various folkloric groups.
Johann Kaspar Basselet von La Rosée, Bavarian general (1710-1795)
: Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
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Arlon is best known for holding one of the richest archeological museums in Belgium. It houses numerous examples of Ancient Rome|Roman sculpture and Merovingian funerary art.
A fragment of the Gallo-Roman defensive wall that was built in the 3rd century can also be seen.
The Gaspar Museum is worth a visit for its furniture, paintings, ceramics, and religious art.
The Saint-Donat church now stands on the Knipchen hill, where Waleran I of Limburg once built his castle and the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin|Capuchin monks built their convent.Folklore
The Maitrank (drink of May) is the city’s most popular refreshment. It is made of white wine in which a local flower, the asperula odorata, has macerated. Some recipes also add cognac or substitute woodruff for the asperula. The Maitrank festivities take place in the city every fourth Sunday of May.People born in Arlon
Godefroid Kurth, historian (1847-1916)Twin cities
: Diekirch
: Bitburg
: Sulphur, Louisiana
: Hayange
: Alba, Italy|Alba
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