The Spuerkeeess Building (, ) is a historic building located in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.
History The building, designed by architect Jean-Pierre Koenig, was built to house the Luxembourgish bank Spuerkeess. The building was inaugurated on November 15, 1913, without an official ceremony, three years after construction began.
Description The building, located on Place de Metz near the Adolphe Bridge in the Gare district of Luxembourg City, features a French-inspired Neo-Renaissance style with Art Nouveau elements. Its most prominent feature is its clock tower, which has a polygonal shape and stands 46 meters high.
The main entrance is flanked by two sculptures by Jean Mich. On the left is Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, dressed in a short tunic and cloak, holding a cornucopia in one hand and a scroll in the other. To the right of the entrance is the goddess Fortuna, dressed in a long robe and cloak, holding a full purse and a scroll in her hands.
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