Luxembourg Travel
Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a country in western Europe landlocked between Belgium, Germany, and France. With an area of 2,586 square kilometers and a population of 524,853 people in October 2012, it is one of Europe's smallest sovereign states and eighth least populous country. Being a constitutional monarchy, it is headed by a Grand Duke making it the world's only remaining Grand Duchy. Luxembourg continues to be listed as the world's richest country in terms of GDP per capita (Purchasing Power Parity) by the United Nations, owing to its status as a renowned financial hub with 150 banks within its borders.
Through this series of articles, I intend to share our stories and experiences of traveling across Luxembourg with our fellow photography and travel enthusiasts. I hope they help you plan your travels across this beautiful country!
One may envisage Luxembourg City as a collection of banks and European Union offices. It will, however, be a huge blunder. The alluring reality is that behind all the buildings and bank headquarters sits a delightful bit of northern Europe. Thanks to its unusual setting, draped across the steep gorges of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers, the UNESCO World Heritage city is one of Europe's most scenic capitals, with a fairy-tale aspect. The city is divided into two sections: Ville Haute ("High City"), the medieval town center, which is famously placed along a stunning cliff face, and Ville Basse ("Low City"), which is located in the ravine that runs through the city and provides the most attractive location. Today I’m going to take you along with me on a ride across the 11 best places to visit in this beautiful city that can be done over the weekend. Let the journey begin!