Place Guillaume II

Place Guillaume II or William II Square is a town square in Luxembourg City, in the heart of Luxembourg's historic Ville Haute quarter.

The square was originally the site of a Franciscan monastery (demolished in 1829). That is the reason why locals also call it 'Knuedler', from the Luxembourgish word for 'knot', referring to the knot in the belt worn by Franciscan friars.

(c) Cayambe, Wikimedia Foundatioun - Place Guillaume II towards Rue de la Reine

(c) Cayambe, Wkimedia Foundation - Equestrian Statue of William II

The prominent east side of the square leads to the Grand Ducal Palace, with the equestrian statue dedicated to William II, former Grand Duke of Luxembourg - Wëllem II vun Holland and after whom the square is named.

(c) Cayambe, Wikimedia Foundation - Knuedler Square

A weekly market is hold every Wednesday on the square from 7am to 2pm. It is also used as an open air music venue for the Rock um Knuedler event (rock concert) which is free to the public.

Michel Rodange Monument - Luxembourg City Hall

The western half of the square is dominated by the Luxembourg City Hall and the Michel Rodange Monument on its left side.