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The capital and largest city of the country of Luxembourg also goes by the same name, but to distinguish the city from the country we call it Luxembourg City. Luxembourg City is situated in the south of this small Western European country and it’s well known for its many beautiful sights and for its high quality of living.
Fort Thungen
Fort Thungen is one of the best known landmarks in Luxembourg City. This formerly historic fort and city fortifications had to be demolished under the 1867 Treaty of London. Three towers and the fortress foundations were left intact until the 1990’s when the whole fort was reconstructed.
Also on the site is the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art, known as Mudam, which features very modern architecture in contrast to the old looking fortress.
The fortifications also include a network of underground tunnels which together make up Luxembourg’s World Heritage Site. One way to experience the tunnels is to visit Am Tunnel, a contemporary art gallery that’s located in one of tunnels that form part of the casements.
Grand Ducal Palace
The Grand Ducal Palace is another of Luxembourg’s best known landmarks. It dates originally from 1572 and is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Nazi occupation of the palace during the Second World War unfortunately left the palace and its possessions damaged, but it was restored to former glory in the 1990’s.
Adolphe Bridge
Adolphe Bridge is also a famous landmark and it’s become an unofficial symbol of Luxembourg. This busy bridge carries four lanes of traffic and has two footpaths for pedestrians to cross the bridge and to admire the views from it. The bridge was built between 1900 and 1903.
Museums in Luxembourg City
Along with the two aforementioned art museums, Luxembourg City is also home to several other museums. Having moved a number of times during its life, the National Museum of Natural History has stood in its current home by the River Alzette since 1996 in the restored buildings of Saint Jean’s Hospice. Another museum, the National Museum of History and Art is located in the Fishmarket area in the heart of the historic city and it displays art and artefacts that relate to Luxembourg’s history.
Flights to Luxembourg City
Just 4 miles outside of Luxembourg City is the country’s main airport, the Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (airport code: LUX). British Airways offers a direct flight to Luxembourg from London Gatwick, while Luxair and Air France offer direct flights from London City. For a greater choice of departure points you can book an indirect flight to Luxembourg with several other airlines including KLM, Scandinavian Airlines and Swiss Air.Luxembourg City Tourist Attractions
Luxembourg is a vibrant and rich city that offers visitors the perfect balance between old and new attractions and buildings. It’s an ancient city as it was first inhabited by the Romans who built a fortified tower here and ever since this time it’s been recognised as an important place due to its strategic location. The first main city fortifications were built in the 10th century and over the next few hundred years Luxembourg City expanded.Fort Thungen
Fort Thungen is one of the best known landmarks in Luxembourg City. This formerly historic fort and city fortifications had to be demolished under the 1867 Treaty of London. Three towers and the fortress foundations were left intact until the 1990’s when the whole fort was reconstructed.
Also on the site is the Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art, known as Mudam, which features very modern architecture in contrast to the old looking fortress.
The fortifications also include a network of underground tunnels which together make up Luxembourg’s World Heritage Site. One way to experience the tunnels is to visit Am Tunnel, a contemporary art gallery that’s located in one of tunnels that form part of the casements.
Grand Ducal Palace
The Grand Ducal Palace is another of Luxembourg’s best known landmarks. It dates originally from 1572 and is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Nazi occupation of the palace during the Second World War unfortunately left the palace and its possessions damaged, but it was restored to former glory in the 1990’s.
Adolphe Bridge
Adolphe Bridge is also a famous landmark and it’s become an unofficial symbol of Luxembourg. This busy bridge carries four lanes of traffic and has two footpaths for pedestrians to cross the bridge and to admire the views from it. The bridge was built between 1900 and 1903.
Museums in Luxembourg City
Along with the two aforementioned art museums, Luxembourg City is also home to several other museums. Having moved a number of times during its life, the National Museum of Natural History has stood in its current home by the River Alzette since 1996 in the restored buildings of Saint Jean’s Hospice. Another museum, the National Museum of History and Art is located in the Fishmarket area in the heart of the historic city and it displays art and artefacts that relate to Luxembourg’s history.