Place Guillaume II

[1][2] The western half of the square is dominated by Luxembourg City Hall in the southwest, whilst the equestrian statue to former Grand Duke William II, after whom the square is named, is the prominent feature of the eastern half.

In 1804, the visiting Napoleon presented Place Guillaume II to the city as a gift.

[1] The town hall was completed in 1838, and first used by the city council, chaired by long-time Mayor François Scheffer.

[1] However, due to the ongoing Belgian Revolution, the official unveiling could not be held at the time.

[3] The Rock um Kneudler concerts are free to the public, and have been watched by audiences of up to 10,000.

Place Guillaume II with the statue of Grand Duke William II , whose equestrian statue dominates the eastern half of the square and gives his (French) name to Place Guillaume II .
The equestrian statue of Grand Duke William II on the square