The grand duchy of Luxembourg (Photo Essay) Globerovers Magazine
A small destination at the heart of Europe with deep historical roots, that is constantly evolving and reinventing itself. Visit historic sites, enjoy incredible unspoilt natural landscapes, fairy-tale castles, sports in action, culinary highlights, wellness, relaxation and cultural depth. All this in a relaxed way, without long queues.
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Luxembourg City's Old Town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.Stroll along the Corniche - hailed as "Europe's most beautiful balcony" - and enjoy the spectacular views. Visit the romantic Grund district or the subterranean casemates carved out of the rock of the Bock promontroy, which bear witness to Luxembourg's past as a heavily defended stronghold.
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DescriptionTour tip. UNESCO Walk - Luxembourg Old Town And Fortifications. UNESCO recognized Luxembourg City's fortifications and historical quarter as a World Heritage Site in 1994. Even if you only have an hour or two to spare, explore the city on foot or by bike and take in some remarkable attractions. Medieval, classical and contemporary.
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Where? Vieille Ville, L-2011 Luxembourg City Luxembourg: 25 years of UNESCO world heritage - Experience history Immerse yourself in the living history of the UNESCO-protected Luxembourg Old Town. It has enjoyed world heritage status for exactly 25 years. Luxembourg is full of life.
7 sights you must see when you visit Luxembourg City
The UNESCO World Heritage Ville Hauteis (Old Town) is a beautiful and inspiring place in the gorge of the River Alzette. The zigzagging streets host heritage buildings, grand squares and palaces, all within a few minutes' walking distance of each other. There are several noteworthy buildings in the area.
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5. One City Sought by Many Empires -. From the 16 th century until 1867, when its walls were demolished, the Old City of Luxembourg was one of Europe's greatest fortified sites. Its fortifications covered 180 hectares. Luxembourg's location at the convergence of Alzette and Petrusse Rivers on a steep rocky outcrop made it a form of natural.
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The Old City of Luxembourg is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers, on a very steep rocky outcrop which is somewhat of a natural fortification that only needed to be completed on the west side.
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The Old Town of Luxembourg is a living embodiment of medieval elegance. The ancient city walls and fortifications illustrate the architectural prowess of yesteryears, giving visitors a glimpse into Luxembourg's storied past. The Bock Casemates, with its labyrinthine tunnels, allows the exploration of military strategies that once dominated.
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Luxembourg is conveniently located between many popular tourist destinations, so cheers to that! Here's how long it takes to get to Luxembourg from: Brussels: 2.5 hours by car / 3.5 hours by train Paris: 3.5-4 hours by car / about 2.5 hours by direct train Amsterdam: 4.5 hours by car / 6 hours by train (I talk more about this below)
Discover Luxembourg Old Town a Lesser Known World Heritage Site Ipanema travels
Food in Luxembourg - a gourmet walking tour of Luxembourg old town. Our weekend break in Luxembourg was full of surprises; a city that's unexpectedly small and walkable, packed with history and culture. And then there was the food! This tiny European capital combines the elegance of France, the gourmet delights of Belgium and the efficiency.
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Pont Adolphe Luxembourg City is a fascinating city of contrasts. It is ancient and contemporary, local and global. The physical city even exists on two different levels—the upper part of the city on the ancient Bock rocky promontory and the lower part in the Alzette River gorge.
Lower part of the Grund (Luxembourg City old town) with river Alzette at dusk, Luxembourg Stock
Europe Majestically set across the deep gorges of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers, Luxembourg City is one of Europe's most scenic capitals. Its Unesco-listed Old Town is a warren of tunnels, nooks and crannies sheltering some outstanding museums, as well as lively drinking and dining scenes.
Discover Luxembourg Old Town a Lesser Known World Heritage Site Ipanema travels
As the entire Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, relaxing strolls and fascinating insights into the history of the country and the city are virtually inseparable. Take a walk along the Corniche, hailed as "Europe's most beautiful balcony" by Luxembourg writer Batty Weber.
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Local name: Luxembourg Vieux Quartiers. The Old Town has been fully inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. During the walk you can see perfectly preserved seventeenth-century tenements and the historic cathedral. Less.
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Looking at the vast green landscape of Luxembourg Old Town, it is hard to believe that you are standing at the heart of a metropolis.
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2h People min. 1, max. 20 Difficulty medium Tour type by foot Target group Family, Groups, Individuals, Children, Seniors Languages de, en, fr, lu Discover the impressive remains of the former fortress city and the ancient quarters that were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list back in 1994.
