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  • The Grund in luxembourg City

    Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 16:47 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Grund is one of the oldest parts in the centre of Luxembourg City. It is located below the city on the banks of the Alzette river. A great way to discover this beautiful quarter is by taking the Wenzel walking tour that will also bring you to ot...

  • The Grand Ducal Palace

    Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 16:47 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City is the official residence of the Grand Duke. The building was constructed in 1572 and originally housed the city's town hall. An annex to the building was built in 1859 and is the seat of the Chamber of Deput...

  • Saint Michael\'s Church

    Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 16:46 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Saint Michael's Church is the oldest place of worship in Luxembourg City. The first church on this spot was build in 987 but was destroyed several times over the following centuries. The building was given its present shape around 1688 after it ...

  • Gëlle Fra

    Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 16:45 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Gëlle Fra (Golden Lady) is a Monument of Remembrance that is dedicated to the Luxembourgers that volunteered in the First World War. It is situated on Constitution Square in Luxembourg City.View location on map...

  • Pont Adolphe

    Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 16:44 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Pont Adolphe in Luxembourg City was erected between 1900 and 1903 during the rule of Grand Duke Adolphe. At that time the bridge had the biggest stone arch in the world. It crosses the Petrusse Valley at a height of 42 metres and has a span of m...

  • Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 16:43 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City was originally a Jesuit Church. It was constructed between 1613 and 1621 in late Gothic style. The interior is decorated with wonderful stained glass windows, massive pillars and a beautiful Baroque organ i...

  • Luxembourg City

    Posted on Thursday October 29th, 2009 at 16:43 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located in southern Luxembourg at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers. It is one of the wealthiest cities in the world and has several institutions of the European ...

  • Luxembourg City

    Posted on Sunday September 27th, 2009 at 04:46 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located in southern Luxembourg at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers. It is one of the wealthiest cities in the world and has several institutions of the European ...

  • Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Posted on Saturday September 26th, 2009 at 13:01 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg City was originally a Jesuit Church. It was constructed between 1613 and 1621 in late Gothic style. The interior is decorated with wonderful stained glass windows, massive pillars and a beautiful Baroque organ i...

  • Pont Adolphe

    Posted on Tuesday September 22nd, 2009 at 10:30 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Pont Adolphe in Luxembourg was erected between 1900 and 1903 during the rule of Grand Duke Adolphe. At that time the bridge had the biggest stone arch in the world. It crosses the Petrusse Valley at a height of 42 metres and has a span of more t...

  • Gëlle Fra

    Posted on Tuesday September 15th, 2009 at 04:00 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Gëlle Fra (Golden Lady) is a Monument of Remembrance that is dedicated to the Luxembourgers that volunteered in the First World War. It is situated on Constitution Square in Luxembourg City.View location on map...

  • Saint Michael's Church

    Posted on Friday September 11th, 2009 at 12:43 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Saint Michael's Church is the oldest place of worship in Luxembourg City. The first church on this spot was build in 987 but was destroyed several times over the following centuries. The building was given its present shape around 1688 after it ...

  • The Grand Ducal Palace

    Posted on Sunday September 6th, 2009 at 11:32 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City is the official residence of the Grand Duke. The building was constructed in 1572 and originally housed the city's town hall. An annex to the building was built in 1859 and is the seat of the Chamber of Deput...

  • The Grund in luxembourg City

    Posted on Thursday September 3rd, 2009 at 03:54 in the grand duchy of luxembourg - luxembourg

    The Grund is one of the oldest parts in the centre of Luxembourg. It is located below the city on the banks of the Alzette river. A great way to discover this beautiful quarter is by taking the Wenzel walking tour that will also bring you to other b...