Clausen | |
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Coordinates: 49°36′40″N 6°08′10″E / 49.611°N 6.136°E | |
Country | Luxembourg |
Commune | Luxembourg City |
Area | |
• Total | 0.3606 km2 (0.1392 sq mi) |
Population (31 December 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 1,056 |
• Density | 2,900/km2 (7,600/sq mi) |
Nationality | |
• Luxembourgish | 26.70% |
• Other | 73.30% |
Website | Clausen |
Clausen (Luxembourgish pronunciation: [ˈklɑʊzən] ) is a quarter in central Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. Clausen is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the city of Luxembourg with its earlier history tying back to that of the breweries in the area during the 12th century. It is now a hot spot for nightlife with a number of trendy bars and restaurants.
As of 31 December 2023[update], the quarter has a population of 1056 inhabitants, of whom 26.70% possessed Luxembourgish nationality, and 73.30% were of other nationalities.[2]
Its parish church, St. Cunegonde, is the location for Luxembourg's weekly celebration of Tridentine Mass on Sundays at 11.30 a.m. as of 5 October 2014.
The church has a number of notable wall paintings depicting the life of St. Cunegonde.