Abbey of Echternach
Echternach, Luxembourg
No longer standing
Demolished or destroyed.
The Abbey of Echternach is a Benedictine monastery in the town of Echternach, in eastern Luxembourg, founded in the 7th century by St Willibrord, the patron saint of Luxembourg. For about three centuries it was the most powerful institution in the country. The abbey is known today for the annual dancing procession held on Whit Tuesday, which draws tens of thousands of visitors.
Movement
- Built
- Type
- abbey, religious community
- Place
- Echternach, Luxembourg
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