In the pedestrian zone, the Diekirch's city museum's five rooms are each dedicated to a theme, from prehistory to modern times. Highlights include a Roman mosaic floor from a villa site nearby. Admission includes an audioguide.
Musée d'Histoire(s) Diekirch
Luxembourg
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