"LUXEMBOURG" Luxembourg by bugulma

Luxembourg Travel Guide: 749 reviews and 1,372 photos

Small but exciting!

I was in Luxembourg one day only and first I didn't think that it was better to choose other day to visit the city. As a matter of fact it was December 24, the Christmas. But in any way the city is exciting even for one day and even in Christmas Eve. Whole day I spent in the center that is fortified with mighty walls and is rich with historical places. There are exciting views from the center walls to environs. Another thing which struck me very much is, because the city is small, there a lot of administrative buildings in the same area. Surprisingly for me they are guarded not much in comparison with what I see in Russia. And nobody could stop me – I looked to the window of Financial Ministry of Luxembourg. :-)
In the area the remains were found that date back to 5140 BC and these are one of the oldest human remains on Earth. First mention of Luxemburg as an independent territory was in 963 when Count Siegfried built the castle on the place and named it "Licilinbuhuc". Throughout the Middle Ages, the House of Luxembourg was able to extend its lands and was independent county. In 1443-1505 Luxembourg was a part of House of Burgundy; in 1506-1683 it was taken under Spanish control; in 1684-1696 – to France; in 1697-1714 – to Spain again; in 1715-1795 to Austria; 1796-1814 to France. Since 1815 Luxemburg became the capital of Grand-Duchy of Luxemburg, the country appeared after Vienna Congress after Napoleon wars. But for strategic reason, the King of Netherlands was appointed as Grand Duke of Luxembourg. At the same time Luxembourg was a part of German Union until 1867. Then, in 1830 Luxembourg took active part in Belgian Revolution and till 1839 Luxembourg became a part of Belgium. But in 1839 Luxembourg became independent state in nowadays borders. In 1867 Luxembourg declared the neutral position and Prussian garrison left the country. At the same time, the fortress of Luxembourg, that had 24 forts and 16 other strong fortification, had an extraordinary underground network of 23 km of casemates which could house not only thousands of soldiers with their equipment and horses, but also workshops and kitchens, was dismantled. In XX century Luxembourg played one of the main roles for building United Europe and European Union.

Last visit to Luxembourg: Dec 2004
Intro Written Feb 27, 2005
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Nemorino Feb 24, 2012 at 12:55 PM Report Abuse

Luxembourg is a place I have been meaning to go back to. I used to fly to and from Luxembourg back in the days when Icelandic Airlines was the cheapest way to cross the Atlantic. They flew from New York or Chicago by way of Iceland to Luxembourg. But I never really had a proper look at Luxembourg city.
HORSCHECK Jan 28, 2008 at 12:38 PM Report Abuse

Andrey, fabulous page about your one day visit of Luxembourg. It looks like you walked a lot in that day. A pity that the weather was rainy.
ZiOOlek Nov 23, 2007 at 12:06 AM Report Abuse

Luxembourg is not a tourist destination but seems to be interestng and unique. I met some ppl from Lxbourg in Poland I I've invitation. Your page encouraged me to visit it soon.:)
Kuznetsov_Sergey Oct 3, 2007 at 10:50 AM Report Abuse

You had a nice excursion day when decided to get here from Nancy. Thanks Andrey for bringing back sweet memories from far 1995 when i happened to visit this severe city with half a day stay. I loved the Adolf Bridge and the Petrussa river...
elgin99 Apr 5, 2007 at 3:21 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful and interesting site, thanks! Just started to have a look for your pages of that great traveller you are. :))
yumyum Jan 7, 2007 at 8:58 AM Report Abuse

I plan to visit Luxembourg in spring! Thanks for showing me what to expect.
BarryAir Nov 13, 2005 at 7:23 AM Report Abuse

Great VT Page!!! Barry from Louisiana
Waalewiener Nov 13, 2005 at 7:11 AM Report Abuse

Hi Andrey Very nice page and guess what we been to Luxembourg but we never stopped or took pictures .so maybe next time we will . You did a nice job Andrey
vesna04 Oct 17, 2005 at 9:08 AM Report Abuse

Heeehe, it seems you didn't have luck with weather like I did :)
micas_pt Sep 22, 2005 at 4:02 PM Report Abuse

Good page about Luxembourg. Looking forward to visit.