The western half of the square is dominated by Luxembourg City Hall in the southwest, whilst the equestrian statue to former Grand DukeWilliam II, after whom the square is named, is the prominent feature of the eastern half.[1] Much of the square is ringed with trees, narrowing the open area (particularly around the statue).
The square was originally the site of a Franciscanmonastery, hence the colloquial name. However, in 1797, during the French Revolutionary Wars, the monastery was dispossessed by occupying French soldiers. In 1804, the visiting Napoleon presented Place Guillaume II to the city as a gift.[1] In 1829, plans were put in place to build a new town hall on the square, based upon the plans of Belgian architect Justin Remont.[1] That same year, the deconstruction of the former monastery was completed, the material from which was used in the new building.[1]
The town hall was completed in 1838, and first used by the city council, chaired by long-time MayorFrançois Scheffer.[1] However, due to the ongoing Belgian Revolution, the official unveiling could not be held at the time. Instead, the town hall was officially unveiled on 15 July 1844 by Grand Duke William II, as was the statue in his likeness in Place Guillaume II.[1]
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