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Abbey of Echternach

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Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Abbey of Echternach
Address:
Porte St. Willibrord, Echternach, Luxembourg

The Abbey of Echternach is a Benedictine monastery in the town of Echternach, in eastern Luxembourg. The Abbey was founded by St Willibrord, the patron saint of Luxembourg, in the 7th century. For three hundred years, it benefited from the patronage of a succession of rulers, and was the most powerful institution in Luxembourg. The abbey is now a popular tourist attraction, and owes much of its modern fame to an annual dancing procession that is held every Whit Tuesday. Tens of thousands of tourists, day-trippers, pilgrims, and clergy visit Echternach to witness or participate in the traditional ceremony.
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