Luxembourg City was built amid deep gorges cut by the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers, it’s famed for its ruins of medieval fortifications. It is a frequent destination for Josh with his work. I have wanted to go for awhile but the timing has not worked out until now. We flew into the City of Luxembourg, which is the capital. Harvey and I were the only non-business people on the plane. Everyone was traveling with a laptop bag and dressed for a business meeting. Definitely a tax haven and business oriented city. It's a small city with stunning views.
Bock Casemates- Count Siegfried built his Castle of Lucilinburhuc in 963, providing a basis for the development of the town which became Luxembourg. Ruins of the old castle and the vast underground system of passages and galleries were known as the casemates. We climbed to the top and got a great view of the city standing inside the casemates.
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| Casemates du Bock |
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| Fort Thungen |
Fort Thungen- Most of the original fortress was demolished after the 1867 Treaty of London, but was reconstructed in the 1990s. We went exploring off the path and got a bit lost in the woods. It was a good mistake because it led us to some breathtaking views. Good thing we had our walking shoes on!
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| Back of the Palace |
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| Palace |
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| We found a Christmas Market! |
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| Notre Dame Cathedral |
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| Inside the Cathedral |
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| Gelle Fra |
The Monument of Remembrance usually known by the nickname of the Gëlle Fra, Luxembourgish for Golden Lady, is a war memorial in Luxembourg City. It is dedicated to the thousands of Luxembourgers who volunteered for service in the armed forces of the Allied Powers during World War I.
The last day of our trip, Harvey and I went exploring alone and walked the whole city. I found a beautiful public park and read a book, Harvey enjoyed watching the ducks.
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