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The city of Luxembourg is the capital of the country of Luxembourg. Its spectacular valleys and plateaus led it to be nicknamed the "Gibraltar of the North"

[edit] Get in

If you are in Luxembourg, chances are you're staying in Luxembourg City so getting in won't be a problem. If you are staying elsewhere then just remember that all buses lead to Luxembourg City.

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• The best way to get around Luxembourg is by foot and bus. Due to the city's small size and nice scenery by foot is also the best way to appreciate it. Buses are regular and they all pass through the central bus station Hamilius.
• Also in the city is the country's main station and this can be got to by most buses. The station is a good way of getting around the country or speedily getting into any of the neighbouring countries.

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• The Casemates Bock is a network of underground fortifications, built in the 18th century, that tunnel under the city. The fortifications and environs are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• The Bock itself is the rock on which the first castle - founded in 963 by Sigefroy (Sigfried) - stood. It is tied to a number of other remains of the old fortifications. Among others, the famous fortress builder Vauban built much in the city.
• The river of Luxembourg is the Alzette, which is very small now, but due to the fact that the sandstone of the area is very soft, it dug out a huge valley. This is called the "Grund" (Statgrond) and is a spectacular area. The old fortress surrounded this valley. The Venceslas walk (named after Venceslas, Czech king and count of Luxembourg who built much of the fortresses around) leads along the fortresses, protecting the city on one side (and now forming one of the most spectacular "balconies", the Corniche) and the fortress of the Raam plateau on the other. In the Grund itself you can find a lot of pubs and the
• Neumünster cathedral, now a cultural and encounter center with a nice church and the old St. John's hospital.
• The old town is the particular scenic part of the city, but all around town you can spot details that remind you of Luxembourg's historical value.
• Just near the Hamilius bus station are Place Guillaume and the Place d'Armes. Place Guillaume (also known in Luxembourgish as the Knuedler) is the venue for a market every Wednesday and Saturday. It is also the site of an equestrian statue of William II of the Netherlands and Luxembourg and the neo-classical Town Hall which is fronted by two bronze lions summer months the Place d'Armes is filled with tables and chairs from the surroundng cafes and at the centre of the square is the bandstand around which various concert seasons are based.
• Just off the Place Guillaume is the Grand Ducal Palace which was fully restored during the nineties. It also houses the Luxembourgish Parliament the Chamber of Deputies.
• Also of note is the Cathedrale de Notre Dame. This was built between 1613 and 1618 by Jesuits and was elevated to the status of cathedral in 1870. Nearby is the Gëlle Fra - literally 'Golden Lady'. This is a golden figure of a woman holding a wreath a symbol of victory. It was taken down by the Nazi's during occupation, but stands today as a memorial to those who gave their lives in World War II.
• On the road from the inner city to the Bock you will find the Eglise St. Michel. This church took on its present form in 1688, but was probably built in the early 14th century. It was restored during 2003 and 2004.

• World War II Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, in the eastern section of Luxembourg City, just south of the airport, [1]. Open daily except for December 25 and January 1; 9AM-5PM. The Cemetery is the final resting place for 5,076 American military Dead, most lost during the Battle of the Bulge. It is also the final resting place for General George S. Patton. A monument is inscribed with the names of 371 Americans whose remains were never found or identified. Two large stone pylons with operations maps made of inlaid granite describe the achievements of American armed forces in the region during World War II. Free.
• The Kirchberg area houses a number of banks and most of the European institutions in Luxembourg (Parlament, Court of Justice, Court of Auditors, European Investment Bank and some of the Commission's Directorate Generals. A number of buildings were build by celebrated architects like Richard Meyer and Gottfried Benn. Some modern sculptures also appear between the buildings.
• The MUDAM (Museum of Modern Arts, designed by Ioh Ming Pei, the architect of the much-debated Louvre pyramid) and the Philharmony are also in the Kirchberg area.

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• Luxembourg has a very large population of Italians that came to Luxembourg in the late 19th century so Pizzerias in Luxembourg are always very reliable and common.
• For something cheap and quick the Place d'Armes is the best bet.

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Luxembourg is a great place to have a drink. Due to the amount of expats who live in Luxembourg there is a wide variety of establishments. The English tend to, but by no means exclusively, congregate in the Britannia Pub, the Scots likewise in Ecosse and the Irish in The Pygmalion. Scandinavians can be seen in The Viking [2]. There are also French, German, Spanish and of course Luxembourgish pubs and bars as well. Scott's down in the Grund is a common place for a drink (or two). In the evening you should aim for Urban [3], a refreshingly modern bar that has a wide mix of clientele. Although often overcrowded it is a great place to start a night out. Urban also has live music every Sunday evening and has sporting events shown on two massive plasma screens.

There are a couple of nice night clubs in Luxembourg. Melusina has a large main room with a balcony. It also has another couple of rooms at the back of the club which are worth a look. Muko Muko is located near the big paring lot (Glacis) just outside of the centre, but worth the walk there. No high heels are too high and no skirts/shorts are too short in Muko Muko. The legendary night club Pulp had its closing party on 1 July 2006.

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• Grand Hotel Cravat is a slightly worn but comfortable 3-4* hotel right in the old town.

For the budget aware traveller the recommendation is Luxembourg Youth Hostels (www.youthhostels.lu). A nice clean hostel with a friendly atmosphere and only 10 minutes on the bus from the city centre. Hotels in the city centre can be pricy, and are generally full early depending on season. The Accor 'Ibis' hotel located just south of the city and visible from the highway is a good alternative.

• Camping site to the south of the city, take bus 5 from the station towards the south

[edit] Respect

Try to show respect for the local language and make some effort to say a few words to people. Luxembourg is a quiet town and so is not the right place for big nights out.

[edit] Get out

• Vianden
• Remich

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