History of Ch.C3.A2teau de Beggen Embassy of Russia in Luxembourg
the château de beggen (then called château metz) in 1913
in 1956 château rented soviet union allow diplomatic mission in luxembourg open. during hungarian revolution of 1956 mission attacked group of demonstrators, , ground floor of château sustained considerable damage. on 5 june 1973 château , adjacent 2.8 hectare plot of land sold embassy of soviet union 8.5 million francs.
from 2005-2009 château underwent extensive renovation , reconstruction, , interiors restored former glory. during works, cost 4 million euros, embassy staff worked temporarily in other buildings on site. ambassador, utilised château official residence, required find other accommodations, , embassy functions hosted in grand théâtre. damaged mosaics in château restored using expensive procedures; rotten wooden doors, walls , ceilings reproduced; , château fitted furniture manufactured in italy , accessories purchased in antiques markets. emile hengen of tageblatt called renovated château magnificent embassy in luxembourg. in september 2009, château major attraction of european heritage days in luxembourg, , 300 members of public visited property.
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