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The Peace Pole standing among the trees on Place de l'Université in Belval
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Peace Pole Belval

Four languages, one wish for peace: a modest campus landmark whose quiet message carries far beyond Place de l’Université.

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When is Peace Pole Belval open?
Every day: open 24 hours. Open on public holidays, usual hours.
Is Peace Pole Belval open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday: open 24 hours.
Where is Peace Pole Belval?
Place de l'Université, L-4365 Esch-sur-Alzette.
Where to park for Peace Pole Belval?
Outdoor and underground parking is available around Belval Campus, including P+R Belval-Université.

Belval’s Peace Pole is easy to pass and worth stopping for. Its four faces repeat the same wish, “May Peace Prevail on Earth”, across Luxembourgish, German, French and English. The University unveiled it at Place de l’Université in May 2021. It came from the international organisation behind the Peace Pole movement, recognising peace-education work connected with the Transatlantic Dialogue.

May Peace Prevail on Earth

Its scale is modest beside Maison du Savoir, but that is part of its strength. The message meets people on an ordinary route to class, work or the station. Walk around, read every side and let the languages share the space. In an international university community, the monument needs no grand speech.

Local tip: Walk around all four sides: the same message appears in Luxembourgish, German, French and English.

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