Although Luxembourg's Vielle Ville is not really so very old there are some interesting architectural twirls, turrets and twiddles. It's worth keeping an eye open as you wander round...make sure you... more
Walking through downtown Luxembourg City we were completely unaware what we were looking at when we arrrived at the Grand Ducal Palace. The palace is not set back from the street and aside from its... more
...but you will have to search for them.
Luxembourg's buildings mainly date from the late 1600s/1700s. By 'older bits' I mean before that time. Luxembourg most certainly existed then, but there is... more
I did like the Cathedrale Notre Dame (dating originally from 1613) even though my guidebook was extremely derisory of its architecture.
I liked the huge Art Deco columns (1930s, apparently), and the... more
Michele Rodange was a Luxembourg writer and poet, born in Waldbillig, whose most famous work is 'Renert the Fox' (1872).
I rather liked this memorial fountain in his name...especially the fox on the... more
A wonder of its time, the Aldophe Bridge had the greatest stone arch span in the world when it was built in 1903. Connecting the old town in Haute Ville with the train station in Gare, it has become a... more
The Gëlle Fra (Golden Lady) is a statue on the godess Nike on top of a column. It was created in 1923 to commemorate the Luxembourgers who lost their lives in the first world war. The German nazis... more
I managed, quite inadvertently, to find the oldest religious site in Luxembourg city as I was walking towards the Bock and its casemates.
Eglise St Michel stands on the site of a previous church... more
The history of the Place Guillaume II dates back to the mid 13th century when it was the site of the church and the monastery of the Franciscan order.
Place Guillaume II is also known as "Knuedler"... more
Actually, maybe I am guilty for all these changes because everytime when I take my umbrella there is beautiful sunny day and when I leave it at home there is rain...
But if you will have a good day... more
If you go to the casino expecting to be able to blow a fortune, then you'll be disappointed. The casino is now home to the forum of contemporary art, and has a dozen rooms, which either form a single... more
Luxembourg's wine-growing community gathers at the start of December to announce the latest vintage of wine and crémant. Crémant is sparkling white wine similar to French champagne, with there being a... more
Theatre des Capucins
Tourist Office of the City of Luxembourg organises quality of musical concerts in Theatre des Capucins. These are mostly competitions and lots of competitive participate in... more
Even if you don't intend to take the elevator down to Grund, it's worth making a detour to this part of Vielle Ville.I think the buildings are mostly legal,... more
Grund is the part of Luxembourg city which lies directly beneath Vielle Ville, in the valley of the river Alzette. It's been settled for a very long time... more
Although the Bock was fortified from 963, the fortifications you can still see today were almost exclusively built in the 17th century (1600s), making a... more
Dent Creuse means 'hollow tooth'...and you can see why this Medieval tower has gained its name.It was once part of the original city fortifications, built in... more
The one museum in Vielle Ville, Luxembourg City, is really rather swish. It gives a good overview of the city's development over the millennia, with its top two... more
From the Luxembourg Train Station ( The Gare) mit is a short 15 to 20 minute walk to the historic city center which is called the Ville Haute (High City) .... more
Walking across the Aldolphe Brige which connects the Gare area with the old city center is an experience. The bridge is magnificently wide and down below are a... more
The Bock refers to a series of rocky cliffs that are above the River Alzette in the northeastern corner of Luxembourg City. The cliffs over the centuries... more
Larochette is located about 30 km north of Luxembourg city. It is comprised of a large castle overlooking a small village. The castle was begun in the 11th... more
Carved out of the sandstone cliffs is one of the oldest places of worship in Europe. Quirinus Chapel was originally a place of pagan worship which the Romans... more
The simple, yet elegant Neumunster Abbey was my favourite building in Luxembourg City. Flanking the Alzette river, it is beautiful viewed either from the... more
With great views over the valley to Gare and the grand Luxembourg Bank building, the National Solidarity Monument offers a peaceful place to contemplate the... more
This old fortress city is now a Unesco World Heritage site.
You can still almost imagine the march of soldiers, the clatter of weapons, the smells, sounds and hustlebustle of medieval...
We spent Easter 2007 in Luxembourg City and used it as a base to not only explore the capital city itself, but also some gems of the Grand Duchy.
Luxembourg City is situated high above the Alzette...
Luxembourg was always on my must see city, so when I went to Belgium, I thought why not a day visit to this wonderful city. It was a sunny nice day but later on turned into showery day for two...
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