Best places to visit in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Must-See Treasures

This collection highlights Luxembourg’s evolution from a 10th-century fortification to a modern capital. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old Quarters, including the subterranean Bock Casemates and the 17th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral. The list features architectural landmarks like the double-decked Adolphe Bridge and the Grand Ducal Palace, alongside the glass Pfaffenthal elevator. Beyond the city center, the medieval Vianden Castle represents one of the largest fortified residences west of the Rhine.

Luxembourg's Must-See Treasures — Map

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Notre-Dame Cathedral

A 17th-century Jesuit church combining Late Gothic and Renaissance architecture. It houses the crypt of the Grand Ducal family and the 17th-century statue of Maria Consolatrix Afflictorum, the patron saint of both the city and the nation.

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Casemates Bock

Walk through the vast network of tunnels that once protected the city. Get a guided tour or explore on your own - exciting!

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Grand Ducal Palace

The Grand Ducal Palace is a palace in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.

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Adolphe Bridge

The Adolphe Bridge is a double-decked arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.

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Luxembourg City History Museum

The Lëtzebuerg City Museum, illustrates the thousand-year history of the City of Luxembourg with both permanent and temporary exhibits.

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Fortress of Luxembourg

The Fortress of Luxembourg is the former fortifications of Luxembourg City, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, which were mostly…

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Vianden Castle

Vianden Castle, located in Vianden in the north of Luxembourg, is one of the largest fortified castles west of the Rhine.

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Monument of Remembrance (Gëlle Fra)

The Monument of Remembrance, usually known by the nickname of the Gëlle Fra, is a war memorial in Luxembourg City.

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Fort Thüngen

Fort Thüngen is a historic fortification in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.

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Neumünster Abbey

Neimënster Abbey, officially known as Neumünster Abbey until 2014, is a public meeting place, cultural centre, and former Benedictine abbey…

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Pfaffenthal panorama elevator

This glass-walled public elevator connects Pescatore park in the city center with the Pfaffenthal district in the Alzette valley. It rises 65 meters, offering panoramic views of the valley through floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass floor section.

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