Luxembourg: A small country situated between Germany, France, and Belgium

We visited the capital with the same name. The city is built on the rivers Alzette and Petruss and is surrounded by city walls. The walls, built 1000 years ago for protection against invasions, still stand. The city is one of the most orderly cities I have ever seen. Especially the structures, parks, and gardens in the old city are perfectly harmonized and appear as if they were drawn with a ruler. You won’t find another city where old castles blend so harmoniously with modern and contemporary architecture. We can say it is a modern city that remains rooted in its history.

Despite its small size, it will appeal to your eyes and soul with its green valleys and meandering rivers. Luxembourg holds an important place in Europe. It is not only one of the founding countries, but it is also home to the European Court of Justice, the European Court of Human Rights, and the European Investment Bank. You can see military architecture on the city walls that symbolize the city. The city has changed hands many times since its founding. That’s why you can see traces of Italian, Spanish, Belgian, French, Austrian, Dutch, and Prussian engineers on the walls. We organized a day trip by car to see these beauties…

Sights in Luxembourg

Adolphe Bridge

Also known as the New Bridge, this structure was built by Grand Duke Adolph from 1899 to 1903 based on the designs of French engineer Paul Séjourné. In the year it was built, it was the largest stone arch bridge in the world. Spanning the Petruss River, the bridge is 153 m high and 17 m wide. Due to its beautiful view, it is a place that tourists must visit.

Bock Casemates

We can call it an underground labyrinth built in the 18th century to protect the city. Tunnels were carved into the rocks to shield the city from enemies. The 40 km long tunnel can go as deep as 40 m. The underground passages are constructed with multiple levels of stairs.

 Palais Grand Ducal

This palace serves as the residence of the Grand Ducal family. In the 19th century, the building was converted for this purpose. Previously, it was used as the City Hall, and its construction began in the 16th century. Nowadays, it is still used by the Grand Ducal family, and it serves as a venue for hosting the heads of state from other countries. The hall is adorned with ornate wall tapestries, plaster ceilings, paintings, and valuable furniture. The palace is open to visitors from mid-July to early September. After seeing the palace in the heart of the city, I recommend stopping by the chocolate shop just across and enjoying a cup of hot chocolate and purchasing some chocolate souvenirs.

New City

After crossing the Adolphe Bridge, the atmosphere changes. You leave the historic old city and enter a modern city. Here, you can take a stroll and relax in cafes and restaurants. There are also shopping centers housing the largest companies in the world.

Conclusion

We could only make a day trip to Luxembourg. I recommend allocating two days for those who wish to visit. There are also museums in Luxembourg that we couldn’t visit but are worth seeing. If you gather information in advance, you won’t need a guide to explore. If you want to see a small medieval country nestled among the major European countries, you can stop by Luxembourg.