Holiday Destination: Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions the Oesling in the north as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south. A representative democracy with a constitutional monarch, it is ruled by a grand duke and remains the world's only remaining sovereign grand duchy. Luxembourg is one of the world's most developed countries, with an advanced economy and the world's second highest per capita, according to the IMF. Its historic and strategic importance dates back to its founding as a Roman era fortress and Frankish count's castle site in the Early Middle Ages. It was an important bastion along the Spanish Road when Spain was the principal European power influencing the whole western hemisphere and beyond in the 17th centuries. Luxembourg is a member of the European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United Nations, and Benelux, reflecting the political consensus in favour of economic, political, and military integration. The city of Luxembourg, the largest and capital city, is the seat of several institutions and agencies of the EU. Reflecting its geographic position, Luxembourg's culture is a fusion of Romance and Germanic Europe, borrowing customs from each of the distinct traditions. Luxembourg is a trilingual country German, French and Luxembourgish are official languages. Although a secular state, Luxembourg is predominantly Roman Catholic.

Climate

Summer 22 °C (72 °F), Winter 2 °C (29 °F)

Tourist Season

May and September is the best for visiting Luxembourg.

Accommodation

Hotels and Apartments.

General Information Of Luxembourg

• Land Area: 998.6 sq mi (2,586.4 km2)
• Population: 5 Lakh.
• Capital City: Luxembourg.
• Language: English, Luxembourgish, French and German.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Luxembourg

Vianden Castle

Vianden Castle located in Vianden in the north of Luxembourg, is one of the largest fortified castles west of the Rhine. With origins dating from the 10th century, the castle was built in the Romanesque style from the 11th to 14th centuries. Gothic transformations and trimmings were added at the end of this period. A Renaissance mansion was added in the 17th century but thereafter the castle was allowed to fall into ruin. It has, however, recently been fully restored and is open to visitors. The castle was built on the site of an ancient Roman castellum. The basement appears to have been a Carolingian refuge. Historically, the first Count of Vianden was mentioned in 1090. The castle continued to be the seat of the Vianden's influential counts until the beginning of the 15th century.

Luxembourg American Cemetery Memorial

The Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. The cemetery can be found 2.5 km southwest of Findel Airport. It is administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission. The cemetery, which is 50.5 acres in extent contains the remains of 5,076 American service members. On 22 occasions two brothers rest side by side in adjacent graves. Most of the interred died during the Battle of the Bulge which was fought nearby in winter 1944/spring 1945. The 5,076 headstones are set in 9 plots of fine grass, lettered A to I. Separating the plots are two malls radiating from the memorial and two transverse paths. Two flagpoles overlook the graves area. Situated between the two flagpoles lies the grave of General George S. Patton Jr. Not far from the cemetery entrance stands the white stone chapel, set on a wide circular platform surrounded by woods. It is embellished with sculpture in bronze and stone, a stained glass window with the insignia of the five major U.S. commands that operated in the region, and a mosaic ceiling.

Bock

The Bock is a promontory in the north eastern corner of Luxembourg City's old historical district. Offering a natural fortification, its rocky cliffs tower above the River Alzette which surrounds it on three sides. It was here that Count Siegfried built his Castle of Lucilinburhuc in 963, providing a basis for the development of the town which became Luxembourg. Over the centuries, the Bock and the surrounding defences were reinforced, attacked and rebuilt time and time again as the armies of the Burgundians, Habsburgs, Spaniards, Prussians and French vied for victory over one of Europe's most strategic strongholds. Warring did not stop until the Treaty of London was signed in 1867, calling for the demolition of the fortifications. Ruins of the old castle and the vast underground system of passages and galleries known as the casemates continue to be a major tourist attraction.

Adolphe Bridge

Adolphe Bridge is an arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The bridge takes road traffic across the Pétrusse, connecting Boulevard Royal, in Ville Haute, to Avenue de la Liberté, in Gare. At 17.2 m wide, it carries four lanes of road traffic, three to Gare and a bus lane to Ville Haute, and has two footpaths for pedestrians. Adolphe Bridge has become an unofficial national symbol of sorts, representing Luxembourg's independence, and has become one of Luxembourg City's main tourist attractions. The bridge was designed by Paul Séjourné, a Frenchman, and Paul Rodange, a Luxembourger, and was built between 1900 and 1903. Its design was copied in the construction of Walnut Lane Bridge in Philadelphia, the United States. The bridge was named after Grand Duke Adolphe, who reigned Luxembourg from 1890 until 1905, and was the first monarch to hold the title not in personal union with another. Although it is now over 100 years old, it is also known as the New Bridge by people from Luxembourg City.

Bourscheid Castle

Bourscheid Castle is located near the village of Bourscheid in north eastern Luxembourg. The medieval castle stands on a site with archeological evidence of structures dating back to Roman times. Standing majestically some 150 metres above the River Sûre, it is enclosed by a circular wall with 11 watchtowers. The extension of the upper part of the castle took place in the 15th century while the great fireplace and tall chimney were completed about a hundred years later. Schenk von Schmidtburg, who acquired the castle at the end of the 18th century, undertook some repair work but was unable to prevent further degradation. In the 19th century, after the chapel collapsed, there was talk of demolishing the building.

Museum of City History

The Luxembourg City History Museum, French Musée d'histoire de la Ville de Luxembourg, illustrates the thousand year history of the City of Luxembourg with both permanent and temporary exhibits. Founded on 22 June 1996, it was designed by Luxembourg architect Conny Lentz and Repérages, Paris. It is housed in four restored houses from the 17th to the 19th century which still bear archeological traces from the Middle Ages. Examples of how to combine old buildings with the expectations of museum visitors are the floating glass façade and the panoramic lift which offers extensive views of all floors.

Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art

The Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art abbreviated to Mudam, is a museum of modern art in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. The museum stands on the site of the old Fort Thüngen, in the Kirchberg quarter, in the north east of the city. First proposed in 1989 and championed by then Prime Minister Jacques Santer, the location of the future museum was much disputed, until it was agreed in 1997 to use Drai Eechelen Park and connect the museum to Fort Thüngen. The museum is directed by Enrico Lunghi. As Luxembourg had no public modern art collection and the museum budget did not allow acquiring a modernist collection, the museum focused on contemporary art its permanent collection includes works by 100 artists, including Andy Warhol, Bruce Nauman, Julian Schnabel, Thomas Struth, and Daniel Buren.

Place d'Armes

Place d'Armes is a square in Old Montreal quarter of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. The current dimensions of Place d’Armes correspond roughly to a plan begun in 1845 and completed in 1850, when Notre Dame Street was completed. It was not until the demolition of the Notre Dame Church in 1830, and its bell tower in 1843, that the square would assume its current size.

Grand Ducal Palace

The Grand Ducal Palace is a palace in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, and where he performs most of his duties as head of state of the Grand Duchy. The building was first the City Hall of Luxembourg from 1572 to 1795, the seat of the prefecture of the Département des Forêts in 1795, and then the headquarters of the Luxembourg Government in 1817. The Grand Ducal Palace was used by the Nazis as a concert hall and tavern. Extensive damage was done and much of the palace's furniture and art collections was ruined. With the return of Grand Duchess Charlotte from exile in 1945, the palace once again became the seat of the Grand Ducal Court.

Market at Place Guillaume

Market at Place Guillaume a break from the somber fortresses and battlegrounds of Luxembourg, and spend an afternoon embracing the more festive side of local culture. Every Wednesday and Saturday, the Market at Place Guillaume comes alive in a burst of color and sound. Inviting market stalls spill over with fresh fruits and vegetables, beautiful flowers, handmade crafts and other things to buy. Take your time, shopping and bargaining just like Luxembourg’s locals.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral is the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It was originally a Jesuit church, and its cornerstone was laid in 1613. The church is a noteworthy example of late gothic architecture however, it also has many Renaissance elements and adornments. At the end of the 18th century, the church received the miraculous image of the Maria Consolatrix Afflictorum, the patron saint of both the city and the nation. At the cemetery of the cathedral is the National Monument to the Resistance and to the Deportation. The centerpiece of the monument is the famous bronze monument by the 20th century Luxembourgish sculptor Lucien Wercollier called The Political Prisoner.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal in or Near by

Luxembourg Railway Station

11 Place de la Gare
Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Luxembourg Airport

Niederanven
Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Airport

Luxembourg Airport: For International and Domestic flights.

Railway Stations

Avis Autovermietung Luxembourg Railway Station

11 Place de la Gare
Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Hollerich‎ Station

Gaasperech
Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Howald‎ Station

2-4, rue des Scillas
Beim Cactus Hobbi
Howald‎, Luxembourg