This contrast is so striking because among all those innovative buildings you can also admire rustic constructions and ancient fortifications. The scenery is embellished by a multitude of green areas and canals which give the entire city a special air.

The City of Luxembourg hosts some beautiful and interesting tourist attractions that you should definitely visit. On this note, I will talk about my favorite 5 places in Luxembourg:

1.Notre-Dame Cathedral is a magnificent Gothic cathedral situated in Constitution Square. Embellished with Renaissance and Baroque elements, Notre-Dame Cathedral is actually the only cathedral in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin, as it is called, has three imposing spires, each of them built in a different architectural style. The interior of the cathedral is also beautifully decorated with a lot of ornaments and stained glass windows. Another interesting aspect about this cathedral is the fact that it shelters an underground crypt where the Count of Luxembourg is buried.

2.The Petrusse Valley is the most beautiful area in the City of Luxembourg. Also called the Petrusse Park, the entire valley in a large park where you can admire a complex of gardens, tunnels, bridges, canals and ancient fortifications and casemates.

The Petrusse Valley connects the historical center of the city with the surrounding areas. The valley is closed to automobile traffic, but you should know that there is a wheel train that crosses the valley, called the Petrusse Express. You can choose this type of adventure, but in my opinion walking is the best way to admire the beauty of this valley.

The famous New Bridge (Adolphe Bridge) and the Red Bridge (Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge) and also the interesting Bock and the Petrusse casemates are all situated in this area.

3.The Grand Ducal Palace is an imposing palace which served as an official residence for a long period of time. This building used to be the City Hall of Luxembourg, the prefecture seat of the Forests Department and also the headquarters of the Government.Nowadays, this impressive building is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

Located very close to Guillaume II Square, this place is a perfect example of Renaissance architecture. It has a beautiful façade embellished with a lot of elements and also an interesting interior.

An important aspect for the tourists is the fact that this palace can be visited only between the 16^th of July and the 4^th of September. Excepting Wednesdays, the Grand Ducal Palace can be visited daily.

4.Guillaume II Square is the main square of the city. This beautiful area abounds in green spaces, cafes, restaurants and shops. The most famous tourist attractions hosted by Guillaume II Square are the City Hall and the statue of the Grand Duke William II. Even if this is a small square, the atmosphere is really entertaining and vibrant.

5.Situated in Constitution Square, the Monument of Remembrance is an interesting war memorial dedicated to all the citizens who died in the World Wars and the Korean War. Also called “Gelle Fra”, this is actually a 21 meters tall granite obelisk.

The Monument of Remembrance is embellished with three statues. Two of them are situated at the base of the obelisk and the third one is situated on top of the monument. The third statue represents the Greek goddess of victory, called Nike who holds a crown of laurels in her hands. This monument, which is a symbol of peace, freedom and patriotism, is one of the most famous monuments in the country.

I am sure that there are a lot of other beautiful places in this city, but in my opinion you should definitely add these five on your trip list.

The post 5 beautiful places in the City of Luxembourg appeared first on HikerTips.

I have recently had the chance to visit the City of Luxembourg which is also the capital of the country. This is actually the most famous city in the country because the most important tourist attractions in Luxembourg can be found there.The City of Luxembourg is a modern and cosmopolitan city, which impresses its tourists with a strong blend of styles.

Even if in general it has a modern architecture with interesting and innovative buildings, you can still admire some charming old buildings, ancient fortifications, cobblestone streets, rustic bridges and picturesque landscapes there. The beautiful parks, gardens, tunnels and canals perfectly complete the scenery.This harmonious blend between old and new is really impressive, even if, as I have already said, the modern architecture is dominant.

I must say that the City of Luxembourg with its modern air didn’t impress me that much, because I prefer those places where the rustic, old and picturesque architecture is dominant. However, it is true that this city managed somehow to satisfy my tastes and I definitely don’t regret my visit there.

You should know that the most beautiful and interesting tourist attractions in the city are situated in the central area and it won’t take you too much time to visit them.

In my opinion there are some representative places you should definitely visit in case you ever get to the City of Luxembourg. I am talking about the following lovely places: Arms Square (Place D’Armes), Guillaume II Square (Place Guillaume II), the City Hall, the Grand Ducal Palace, Constitution Square( Place de la Constitution), Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Monument of Remembrance (Gelle Fra), the Petrusse Valley, the River Alzette with its canals, the Bock Casemates and the Petrusse Casemates.

I won’t say anything else about these places, but in return I will let you admire a collection of beautiful pictures, which will probably convince you to take a trip to Luxembourg.

1.The Grand Ducal Palace

2.The Grand Ducal Palace

3.The Petrusse Valley

4.The Petrusse Valley

5.The Petrusse Valley

6.The Bock&Petrusse Casemates seen from the Petrusse Valley

7.The River Alzette with its canals

8.The River Alzette with its canals

9.The River Alzette with its canals

10.Beautiful view seen from Constitution Square

11.Beautiful garden in Constitution Square

12.The Monument of Remembrance

13.The Monument of Remembrance

14.Notre-Dame Cathedral

15.Notre-Dame Cathedral

16.Notre-Dame Cathedral

17.Notre-Dame Cathedral

18.Innovative building

19. Beautiful Church in Guillaume II Square

20.The City Hall

The post The City of Luxembourg, a modern and cosmopolitan city appeared first on HikerTips.