Land of the Red Rocks

The Land of the Red Rocks (French: Region Terres Rouges), also known as the Esch-sur-Alzette canton, is the furthest southwest region of Luxembourg.

Schengen

commune in Luxembourg

Esch-sur-Sûre

commune in Luxembourg

Vianden

city in Luxembourg

Mondorf-les-Bains

municipality of Luxembourg

Echternach

city and commune in Luxembourg

Diekirch

municipality and city in Luxembourg

Clervaux

commune in Luxembourg

Luxembourg (city)

capital city of the country Luxembourg

Philharmonie Luxembourg

concert hall in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Remich

city and commune in Luxembourg

Ardennes

low mountain range in Belgium

Mudam

Designed by I.M. Pei of "Louvre Pyramid" fame, this museum showcases Luxembourgish artists and changing international exhibitions. The nonlinear (and rather confusing) building is half the fun, and on a quiet weekday afternoon in the off season you'll pretty much have the place to yourself.

Abbey of Echternach

The Basilica's crypts are the final resting place of Northumbrian missionary saint Willibrord, who died in Echternach in 739. The crypts can be visited for free. In the crypts you will find the chest with the body of Willibrord inside, as well as the Willibrord well, the water of which is believed to cure skin diseases.

Wasserbillig

town

Notre-Dame Cathedral, Luxembourg

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 Nazis during occupation but stands today as a memorial to those who gave their lives in World War II.

Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial

In the eastern section of Luxembourg City, just south of the airport. Open daily except for December 25 and January 1; 09:00-17:00. 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 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.

Pfaffenthal-Kirchberg funicular

Grand Ducal Palace, Luxembourg

Fully restored during the 1990s. It also houses the Luxembourgish Parliament the Chamber of Deputies. The palace is open for a period of 6 weeks over July and August whilst the Grand Duke and his family are away on their holidays. Guided tours last for about 1 hr, are inexpensive, and are available in various languages, including English. Tickets are available from the tourist office in Place de Guillaume II.

Gëlle Fra

historic site

National Museum of Military History (Luxembourg)

The museum was born from the initiative of a small group of collectors and history buffs and opened its doors 1984 in the old brewery of Diekirch. Over the years, the collection has witnessed a constant influx of objects. At first, the museum was mainly meant to cover the Battle of the Bulge, but an additional permanent exhibition on the Luxembourg Army was opened in 1994. With the opening of this new part, the museum got its current name, "Musée National d’Histoire Militaire", or MNHM for short by ministerial decree. Today the museum is run by a non-profit organisation and subsidized by the state. The museum's main attraction are its 1:1 scale dioramas. These are mostly detailed and realistic reproductions of scenes from the daily life of soldiers and civilians during the Battle of the Bulge. The largest diorama (150 m2) shows the crossing of the Sauer river on January 18, 1945 by units of the 5th US Infantry Division, in order to liberate the city of Diekirch. In addition to the dioramas, the museum has a large collection of military equipment and soldier's personal belongings, as well as a selection of Allied and Axis military vehicles and artillery that were used during the Battle of the Bulge.

Luxembourg City History Museum

Museum about the history of the City of Luxembourg. The entire 1,000-year history is covered, though there is more emphasis on the social and economic history of the period after Luxembourg emerged as a fully independent state in the 19th and 20th centuries. Text displays are all in English, in addition to French and German.

Vianden Pumped Storage Plant

If you have a taste for major industrial sights or large water basins, and would like to get away from the crowds, hike a few kilometres up along the river Our, until you reach the Pumped Storage Plant. It has two large reservoirs and was recently expanded. The total reservoir capacity is about 10,800,000m³, making it the largest hydro-electric power plant in Europe. It has a visitors' centre, which allows a peek into its underground power plant. It's a pleasant walk, along the water, but uphill.

Stolzembourg

village in Luxembourg

Kinepolis Kirchberg

cinema in Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Little Switzerland (Luxembourg)

natural region in Luxembourg

Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator

Saint Michael's Church, Luxembourg

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.

Moselle Valley

geographical region in Belgium, France, Germany and Luxembourg

Schengen Castle

Dating from 1390 but almost completely rebuilt in the 19th century, it is now a hotel and conference centre.

Luxembourg City Hall

Place Guillaume II

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.

Place d'Armes (Luxembourg)

In summer months the Place d'Armes is filled with tables and chairs from the surrounding cafes and at the centre of the square is the bandstand around which various concert seasons are based.

Bock (Luxembourg)

The rock on which the first castle stood, founded in 963 by Sigefroy (Sigfried). 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.

Casino Luxembourg

Contemporary art forum with changing exhibitions.

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