Popular Destinations in Luxembourg
Luxembourg City
Nesteld amid deep gorges cut by the Petrusse and Alzette rivers, Luxembourg
city is famed for its ruins of medieval fortifications. Historically, the
capital of Luxembourg has been strategically important for centuries and
fortified by several different European rulers. Luxembourg city is home to
three major UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely, the Old Town, the Fortress
of Luxembourg City, and the Bock Casemates. The Old Town is lined with
historic landmarks, such as the 16th century Grand Ducal Palace
and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Place Guillaume II and Place d’Armes are the
main plazas in the Old Town. The former hosts morning markets, and the
latter hosts summer concerts and features sidewalk cafes. The city is lined
with several museums and parks such as National Museum of History and Art,
Luxembourg City History Museum, Parc Merl, and Municipal Park. Art
enthusiasts must visit MUDAM, a famous modern-art museum, in the Kirchberg
District.
Echternach
The oldest town in Luxembourg, Echternach is among Europe’s earliest
cultural centers. Founded in the 7th century by an English monk,
the medieval city is most famously known for its exceptional ancient
architecture. The Peter and Paul Parish Church, Roman Basilica, Rococo
Pavilion, and Roman Villa are the most prominent examples of ancient
architecture in Echternach. Nearby, the Echternach lake hosts several
activities annually, such as the e-Lake Festival. Echternach is lined with
a number of historic landmarks and museums such as the Abbey of Echternach,
Abbey's Basilica of St Willibrord, Abbey Museum, and the Orangerie. Most
notable is the Prehistory Museum which traces mankind's history over the
past one million years. Echternach hosts prominent festivals such as La
Charly Gaul, Echternach International Music Festival and the Mill Man
Trail.
Esch-sur-Alzette
The second largest city in Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette, is renowned for
its lively past and architectural charms created by prominent architects
Violet le Duc, Gottfried Bohm, Peter Rice, and Joseph Stubben. The
cosmopolitan city features multiple cultural attractions such as Belvedere,
Berwart Tower, metallurgical factories, and St. Joseph’s Church. The
National Museum of the Resistance is dedicated to the history of German
occupation of Luxembourg during World War II. The museum showcases multiple
exhibits on the treatment of Luxembourg's Jews and Nazi concentration
camps. Other major attractions in Esch-sur-Alzette are Lankelz miniature
railway, Conservatoire de Musique, and Theatre d’Esc.