LUXEMBOURG

Luxembourg (CAPITAL)

Luxembourg also known as Luxembourg City is the capital city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the country’s most populous commune. Standing at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers in southern Luxembourg, the city lies at the heart of Western Europe, situated 213 km (132 mi) by road from Brussels, 372 km (231 mi) from Paris, and 209 km (130 mi) from Cologne.[1] The city contains Luxembourg Castle, established by the Franks in the Early Middle Ages, around which a settlement developed.

Le Chemin de la Corniche

Address: Chemin de la Corniche Luxembourg

Also called “the most beautiful balcony of Europe” (according to the Luxembourg writer Batty Weber), it runs along the Alzette valley on the ramparts – built by the Spaniards and the French in the 17th century – from the Bock Promontory up to the lower part of the Holy Ghost Citadel, the so-called “Rondellen”. Luxembourg City is a lively and bustling capital with a lot of great tourist attractions to visit and a multitude of things to do. As a cultural platform, it abounds in venues for artistic expression, such as museums, theatres and concert halls. The cultural offer that makes up Luxembourg is representative of its city dwellers: multilingual, multicultural, creative and eclectic. Indeed, the centre region of the country is home to nearly 170 different nationalities that have chosen to live in or next to a capital at the heart of action.

Grund, Luxembourg

Grund (Luxembourgish: Gronn) is a quarter in central Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is located in the valley below the centre of Luxembourg City on the banks of the Alzette River and, in addition to being a picturesque area, is a popular nightlife precinct which can be accessed by foot or via a lift which descends through the cliff. Today, the Grund is a district with less than 1,000 inhabitants and is preserved from traffic. It is a charming place, which beautifully combines its architectural heritage, culture, and places to go out. Grund is home to Mosconi, a one-star Michelin restaurant which specializes in pasta and Kamakura, a Japanese restaurant.

Cathédrale Notre Dame Luxembourg

Address: Rue Notre Dame, 2240 Luxembourg

Notre-Dame Cathedral is the Catholic Church of Luxembourg City. It was originally a Jesuit church, and its foundation stone was cast in 1613. The church is a good example of late Gothic architecture, although it also has Renaissance features and style-style decoration.

Casemates du Bock (UNESCO)

Address: 10 Montée de Clausen, 1343 Luxembourg

The Bock Casemates, a subterranean defence system made up of kilometres of tunnels, is today one of the most important visitor sites in Luxembourg. These underground galleries were initially carved in the 17th century, under Spanish rule, and subsequently twice extended. Visiting the archaeological crypt, the antechamber to the casemates, is a similarly remarkable experience. On account of these impressive fortifications, Luxembourg was even given the epithet of the “Gibraltar of the North”. Discover the tumultuous history of the casemates and take in wonderful views of the Grund, Clausen and Pfaffenthal districts.

Palace of the Grand Dukes

Address: 17 Rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, 1728 Luxembourg

As the town residence of the Grand Duke, the grand-ducal palace has unquestionably one of the most beautiful façades in the city (Flemish Renaissance, 16th century). Majestical interior and splendid above stairs (with light design by Ingo Maurer) can be visited exclusively during summer.

St. Michael Church

Address: Rue Sigefroi, 2536 Luxembourg

St. Michael’s Church is a Catholic church building in the city of Luxembourg, in southern Luxembourg. It is located in the Ville Haute district. St. Michael’s Church is not the first church in the same area. The first church in the area was built in 987 as a church chapel in Luxembourg.