Luxembourg's Unmissable Highlights
Luxembourg City’s landscape is defined by its dramatic topography and layers of military history. This selection spans from the 17th-century Casemates Bock and UNESCO-listed fortifications to the contemporary glass-and-steel designs of the Philharmonie and Mudam. Key sites include the Grand Ducal Palace, the official residence of the monarchy, and the Adolphe Bridge spanning the Pétrusse Valley. Museums like the MNHA and the City History Museum provide context for the capital's evolution from a medieval fortress to a modern European administrative center.
A Notre-Dame Cathedral
A 17th-century Jesuit church featuring a blend of late Gothic and Renaissance architecture. It contains the crypt of the Grand Ducal family and the statue of Our Lady Consoler of the Afflicted, the patron saint of the city.
B Casemates Bock
Walk through the vast network of tunnels that once protected the city. Get a guided tour or explore on your own - exciting!
C Grand Ducal Palace
The Grand Ducal Palace is a palace in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.
D Adolphe Bridge
The Adolphe Bridge is a double-decked arch bridge in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.
E Luxembourg City History Museum
The Lëtzebuerg City Museum, illustrates the thousand-year history of the City of Luxembourg with both permanent and temporary exhibits.
F 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…
G Pfaffenthal panorama elevator
A glass-walled lift connecting the Pescatore park in the city center to the Pfaffenthal valley floor 71 meters below. The cabin provides panoramic views of the Alzette River and the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge.
H Fort Thüngen
Fort Thüngen is a historic fortification in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.
I Modern Art Museum
The Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art, abbreviated to Mudam, is a museum of modern art in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.
J National Museum of History and Art
The National Museum of History and Art, abbreviated to MNHA, is a museum located in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg.
K 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.
L Philharmonie Luxembourg
The Philharmonie Luxembourg, also known officially as the Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte Concert Hall, is a concert hall located in…
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