At the foot of Luxembourg City’s ancient fortress walls stands the Dräi Eechelen Museum, a striking blend of history and modern design. Built inside the restored 18th-century Fort Thüngen—recognizable by its three acorn-shaped towers—the museum forms part of the Musée national d’histoire et d’art (MNAHA). Its stone corridors and vaulted rooms once served as military defenses protecting the city’s strategic plateau.
Today, these same spaces guide visitors through Luxembourg’s past, from the era of powerful fortresses to the rise of an independent nation. Exhibits reveal how the city was shaped by sieges, treaties, and shifting European powers, making the museum a living timeline of resilience and transformation.
Outside, the open grounds offer sweeping views over the Kirchberg district, where modern Luxembourg contrasts sharply with the old fort. Walking through Dräi Eechelen, visitors feel the layers of history – soldiers, engineers, rulers, and citizens – echoing through its restored walls.