Differdange Castle

Differdange Castle

Differdange Castle (Luxembourgish: Schlass Déifferdeng; French: Château de Differdange; German: Schloss Differdingen), located on a hill in the centre of Differdange in southern Luxembourg, was built in 1577 although an earlier fortified castle of Differdange dates from around 1310. Today's residential château is used by Miami University.[1] [2]

History

Nicolas Liez: Historic drawing of Differdange Castle (1834)

The first lord of Differdange Castle was Wilhelm, brother of the Lord of Soleuvre, who is mentioned in documents from 1310 when he owned a fortified castle. However, the lords of Differdange lasted only until the death of Wilhelm's grandson around the year 1400. When Soleuvre Castle burnt down May 28, 1552, the owner Anna von Insenburg decided not to repair it but to build a Renaissance-style residential castle in Differdange serving both Soleuvre and Differdange.[3]

In 1794, while the French revolutionary wars were raging in Europe, Luxembourg was under siege. Differdange was situated between the House of Hapsburg in Luxemburg city, and the French invaders, based in the fortress of Longwy. Differdange "consequently morphed into a target of the bellicose French troops on more than one tragic occasion. The local abbey and the castle [of Differdange] became the scene of many violent altercations because they were perceived as symbols of the feudal system."[4]

At the beginning of the 20th century, the castle came into the hands of the local steel industry ARBED who used it as a hotel and a restaurant for its staff until it became a Miami University campus in 1997.[5]

Architecture

Differdange Castle is probably the earliest example in Luxembourg of a château built entirely in the Renaissance style. It was intended as a residence and a fortification with a moat and draw-bridge (now both removed) as well as loop-holes. It is constructed fully in accordance with the principles of Renaissance architecture, especially the use of the square both for the courtyard (15 by 15 metres) and the outer walls of the three buildings (30 by 30 metres) which surround it. The rectangular cross-framed windows are typical of the period. The octagonal towers which are slightly higher than the central building provide balance between the horizontal and vertical dimensions.[6]

The castle today

Since 1997, the castle has been let to Miami University for use as its Miami University Dolibois European Center, a European teaching centre providing students with "a living history for their European experience".[7] The center is named in honour of former American ambassador to Luxembourg, John E. Dolibois.[8]

See also

  • Main entrance
    Main entrance
  • South-eastern tower
    South-eastern tower
  • The southern facade
    The southern facade
  • The square courtyard
    The square courtyard

References

  1. ^ "Schloss Differdingen", Restena. (in German) Retrieved 17 March 2011.
  2. ^ "Studying in a Renaissance castle" Archived 2017-08-03 at the Wayback Machine, Luxemburger Wort.
  3. ^ Pit Streff, "Le Château de Differdange", Ville de Differdange. (in French) Retrieved 17 March 2011.
  4. ^ [1],"The French massacre of Differdange". (in English) Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  5. ^ Histoire Differdange: Une ville au fil des temps" Archived 2020-02-01 at the Wayback Machine, Magazine Echo. (in French) Retrieved 17 March 2011.
  6. ^ Alex Langini, L'Art au Luxembourg de la Renaissance au d'ebut du XXIe siècle, Fonds Mercator, Brussels, 2006, p.56. ISBN 90-6153-643-X.
  7. ^ "Differdange", Miami University. Retrieved 17 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Welcome from John Dolibois", John E. Dolibois European Center. Retrieved 26 May 2011.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Differdange Castle.

49°31′17″N 5°53′18″E / 49.52139°N 5.88833°E / 49.52139; 5.88833

Read other articles:

Katedral Reggio Calabria

Katedral Reggio CalabriaKatedral-Basilika Santa Maria Diangkat ke SurgaItalia: Basilica Cattedrale di Maria SS. Assunta di Cielocode: it is deprecated Katedral Reggio CalabriaLokasiReggio CalabriaNegaraItaliaDenominasiGereja Katolik RomaArsitekturStatusKatedralStatus fungsionalAktifAdministrasiKeuskupanKeuskupan Agung Reggio Calabria-Bova Katedral Reggio Calabria (Italia: Duomo di Reggio Calabria; Basilica Cattedrale Metropolitana di Maria Santissima Assunta di Cielocode: it is deprecated ) a...

 

Bahasa Baktria

Cari artikel bahasa  Cari berdasarkan kode ISO 639 (Uji coba)  Kolom pencarian ini hanya didukung oleh beberapa antarmuka Halaman bahasa acak Bahasa BaktriaDituturkan di  Afganistan WilayahAfghanistan, Asia TengahEra300 SM – 1000 M[1] Rumpun bahasaIndo-Eropa Indo-IranIranBaktria Sistem penulisanAlfabet YunaniAbjad ManiStatus resmiBahasa resmi diKekaisaran Kushan Hun PutihKode bahasaISO 639-3xbcLINGUIST ListxbcGlottologbact1239[2]QIDQ756651 Status kon...

 

HGST

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies beralih ke halaman ini, yang bukan mengenai Hitachi Data Systems. Artikel ini terlalu bergantung pada referensi dari sumber primer. Mohon perbaiki artikel ini dengan menambahkan sumber sekunder atau tersier. (Pelajari cara dan kapan saatnya untuk menghapus pesan templat ini) HGST, Inc.IndustriPenyimpanan data komputerNasibDiakuisisi oleh Western Digital pada tahun 2012; merek ini dihapus pada tahun 2018PendahuluBisnis produksi cakram keras milik IBMDidirika...

Macon Blair

Macon Blair nel 2013 Macon Blair (Alexandria, 1974) è un attore, regista, sceneggiatore e produttore cinematografico statunitense. Indice 1 Biografia 2 Filmografia 2.1 Attore 2.2 Regista 2.3 Sceneggiatore 3 Altri progetti 4 Collegamenti esterni Biografia Nato ad Alexandria, Virginia, Blair è un attore attivo principalmente nel cinema indipendente statunitense. Ha lavorato con l'amico d'infanzia Jeremy Saulnier, che lo ha diretto nei film Murder Party, Blue Ruin e Green Room. Debutta alla re...

 

大字 (数字)

この項目には、一部のコンピュータや閲覧ソフトで表示できない文字が含まれています（詳細）。 数字の大字（だいじ）は、漢数字の一種。通常用いる単純な字形の漢数字（小字）の代わりに同じ音の別の漢字を用いるものである。 概要 壱万円日本銀行券（「壱」が大字） 弐千円日本銀行券（「弐」が大字） 漢数字には「一」「二」「三」と続く小字と、「壱」「�...

 

Cage (organisation)

Advocacy organisation This article needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (November 2016) CageFormationOctober 2003 (2003-10)TypeAdvocacy organisation with a focus on Muslim detaineesPurposeTo raise awareness of the plight of the detainees held as part of the War on Terror and to empower communities impacted by the War on TerrorHeadquartersLondon, EnglandDirectorAdnan Siddiqui[1]Websitewww.cage.ngoFormerl...

Gillian Anderson

American actress (born 1968) Gillian AndersonOBEAnderson in 2017BornGillian Leigh Anderson (1968-08-09) August 9, 1968 (age 55)Chicago, Illinois, U.S.EducationDePaul University (BFA)Occupations Actress writer activist Years active1983–presentSpouses Clyde Klotz ​ ​(m. 1994; div. 1997)​ Julian Ozanne ​ ​(m. 2004; div. 2007)​[1]Partners Mark Griffiths (2006–2012) Peter Morgan (2...

 

Victory Party (Armenia)

Not to be confused with Victory Party (Argentina). Political party in Armenia Victory Party Հաղթանակի կուսակցությունLeaderViktor Mnatsakanyan[1]Founded2023HeadquartersYerevan, ArmeniaPolitics of ArmeniaPolitical partiesElections The Victory Party (Armenian: Հաղթանակի կուսակցություն, romanized: Haght’anaki kusakts’ut’yun) is an Armenian political party. History The Victory Party was established in April 2023 and Viktor Mnatsa...

 

Bill Hitch

English cricketer This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (April 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Bill HitchCricket informationBattingRight-handedBowlingRight-arm fastInternational information National sideEnglandTest debut30 December 1911 v AustraliaLast Test13 August 1921 v Australia Career statistics Competition ...

2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa

2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Iowa ← 2016 November 6, 2018 (2018-11-06) 2020 → All 4 Iowa seats to the United States House of Representatives   Majority party Minority party   Party Democratic Republican Last election 1 3 Seats won 3 1 Seat change 2 2 Popular vote 664,676 612,338 Percentage 50.5% 46.5% Swing 6.05% 7.11% Result by party gains Election results by district Election results by county...

 

Eiichi Kazama

Japanese wrestler Eiichi KazamaEiichi Kazama in 1948Personal informationNationalityJapaneseBorn(1916-02-19)19 February 1916Died8 May 2001(2001-05-08) (aged 85)SportSportWrestling Eiichi Kazama (風間 栄一, Kazama Eiichi, 19 February 1916 – 8 May 2001) was a Japanese wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle lightweight at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[1] References ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. Eiichi Kazama Olympic Results. O...

 

Seventeenth Dynasty of Egypt

Third Dynasty of the Ancient Egyptian Second Intermediate Period Seventeenth Dynasty of Egyptc. 1580 BC–c. 1550 BCSarcophagus of Sekhemre-Wepmaat Intef, Louvre MuseumCapitalThebesCommon languagesEgyptian languageReligion ancient Egyptian religionGovernmentAbsolute monarchyHistorical eraBronze Age• Established c. 1580 BC• Disestablished c. 1550 BC Preceded by Succeeded by Sixteenth Dynasty of Egypt Abydos Dynasty Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt The Seventeenth Dynasty of Egypt...

Club Nacional de Football

Disambiguazione – Se stai cercando altre squadre note come Nacional, vedi Nacional. Club Nacional de FootballCalcio Tricolores, Bolsos, Bolsilludos, Albos, Parquenses, La Blanca, Rey de Copas Segni distintiviUniformi di gara Casa Trasferta Terza divisa Colori sociali Bianco, azzurro, rosso Dati societariCittàMontevideo Nazione Uruguay ConfederazioneCONMEBOL Federazione AUF CampionatoPrimera División Profesional de Uruguay Fondazione1899 Presidente Aleandro Balbi Allenatore Martín L...

 

Chen Aisen

Chinese diver (born 1995) Chen AisenChen Aisen and Lin Yue at the Rio OlympicsPersonal informationNative name陈艾森NationalityChineseBorn (1995-10-22) 22 October 1995 (age 28)Guangzhou, ChinaHeight1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)Weight60 kg (132 lb)SportCountryChinaSportDivingEvent(s)10 m, 10 m synchroClubGuangdong Province Medal record Men's diving Representing  China Event 1st 2nd 3rd Olympic Games 2 1 0 World Championships 3 1 0 FINA Diving World Cup 3 1 0 Tota...

 

Philharmonie de Paris

Tập tin:Paris-Philharmonie1.jpgPhilharmonie de Paris Philharmonie de Paris là một thiết chế văn hóa ở Paris, Pháp, chủ yếu dành cho âm nhạc giao hưởng. Nằm trong công viên La Villette ở quận 19, Philharmonie de Paris bao gồm Philharmonie 1, công trình của kiến trúc sư Jean Nouvel khánh thành năm 2015, và Philharmonie 2, tức Cité de la musique, công trình của kiến trúc sư Christian de Portzamparc hoàn thành năm 1995. Philharmonie 1, ...

College Republicans

American organization of college and university students supporting the Republican Party This article may need to be rewritten to comply with Wikipedia's quality standards. You can help. The talk page may contain suggestions. (October 2021) College Republicans is an umbrella term that describes college and university students who support the Republican Party of the United States. The College Republican National Committee (CRNC) is the oldest campus-based organization for Republican students a...

 

Estadio Nacional de Pekín

Estadio Nacional de Pekín国家体育场 Vista exterior del estadio en la noche de Pekín (julio de 2011)LocalizaciónPaís China ChinaLocalidad PekínCoordenadas 39°59′30″N 116°23′26″E / 39.991544, 116.390478Detalles generalesNombre completo Estadio NacionalApodo El Nido del PájaroSuperficie CéspedDimensiones largo: 330 m, ancho: 220 mCapacidad 80 00091 000 Juegos Olímpicos 2008 espectadoresPropietario Gobierno de ChinaConstrucciónCoste 2 20...

 

ليفنوورث

ليفنوورث     الإحداثيات 39°18′40″N 94°55′21″W / 39.3111°N 94.9225°W / 39.3111; -94.9225   [1] تاريخ التأسيس 1854  تقسيم إداري  البلد الولايات المتحدة[2][3][4]  التقسيم الأعلى مقاطعة ليفينوورث  عاصمة لـ مقاطعة ليفينوورث  خصائص جغرافية  المساحة 62.32203 ك...

Tewin

Village in Hertfordshire, England Human settlement in EnglandTewinSt Peter's Church, TewinTewinLocation within HertfordshirePopulation1,487 (2011 Census)[1]OS grid referenceTL272147Civil parishTewinDistrictEast HertfordshireShire countyHertfordshireRegionEastCountryEnglandSovereign stateUnited KingdomPost townWELWYNPostcode districtAL6Dialling code01438PoliceHertfordshireFireHertfordshireAmbulanceEast of England UK ParliamentNorth East Hertford...

 

Farrukhnagar railway station

Railway station in Haryana, India Farrukhnagar Railway StationIndian Railways stationFarrukhnagar railway stationGeneral informationLocationState Highway 15A, HaryanaIndiaCoordinates26°09′11″N 81°48′23″E / 26.1530°N 81.8063°E / 26.1530; 81.8063Elevation215 metres (705 ft)Owned byIndian RailwaysOperated byNorthern RailwayLine(s)Garhi Harsaru–Farrukhnagar linePlatforms1Tracks3 (single diesel broad gauge)ConnectionsAuto standConstructionStructure typeSt...