Going on a trip to European countries and having made a Schengen visa , you can visit one small state with a thousand-year history - Luxembourg. The whole city seemed to have stopped in the Middle Ages: the abundance of castles and monasteries, monuments and museums, reserved parks. From a trip abroad, we always bring a large number of photos on which the most interesting places of rest are captured. You can make a route in advance in order to find out what to see in Luxembourg.
The main attractions of Luxembourg
Despite the fact that Luxembourg is the smallest European country, it has something to visit: the bridge of Adolf, the figure of the Golden Lady, the casemates of Petrus, the castles of Luxembourg (for example, the Grand Ducal Palace), the church of St. Michael, the church of St. Peter and Paul, the Cathedral of Luxembourg Our Lady of the 17th century, Tannery Museum of Brewing Art, Children's Wonderland Park in Betembourg. In the small town of Welz there is a statue of the goddess of freedom.
And the whole of Luxembourg is rich in green spaces. Therefore, if you do not plan to visit historical monuments and memorable places of this state, then simply walking through the parks, the reserves of Luxembourg and its environs you can have a good rest. A small area is occupied by the so-called "Little Switzerland" - a special natural zone, similar to real Switzerland: dense forest, rocky terrain, abundance of small streams.
Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg
The palace is the main attraction of Luxembourg. Initially it was built as a town hall - a local government body. Only in 1890 the Grand Duke and his family began to live in the residence. In this regard, the architects Charles Ardenne and Gideon Bordio created a new wing of the building.
During the reign of the Nazi regime, the palace was used as a concert platform and a tavern. As a result of this irrational application, many works of art and furniture were damaged, which served as an interior decoration and was made to order.
After the end of World War II, the palace was once again considered the main house of the head of state.
Currently, the Grand Ducal Palace hosts official events and political conferences.
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg
The cathedral is located on the main square of Luxembourg. It was erected in the 17th century, and its architectural style is a mixture of Renaissance and late Gothic.
Initially, the cathedral was a Jesuit collegiate church, then - the church of St. Nicholas and only in 1870, when the country itself became a bishopric, the church became the cathedral of the Mother of God.
On the fifth Sunday after the onset of Easter, pilgrims from all over the world come to the cathedral to touch the image of Our Lady of the Consolation of the Afflicted. Originally, the statue is carried by the same route as nine centuries ago, then it is placed on the altar and decorated with flowers. After that the parishioners can approach it closer.
In the cathedral there is a crypt-burial vault in which the Grand Duke is buried with members of his family. Also inside is the tomb of the Luxembourgian Count John Blind.
The bridge of Adolf in Luxembourg
The bridge received its name in honor of the Duke, who ruled the country in the early twentieth century and with his own hands solemnly laid the first stone in 1900. Construction lasted for three years. The height of the bridge is 153 meters. Today it is the largest stone bridge in Europe.
It is the link, because it connects the two regions of Luxembourg - Upper and Lower City.
Luxembourg is a small country with an interesting history. Having visited this state, you will become acquainted with the history of the Middle Ages, as the main sights of the city most fully reflect the spirit of the epoch. Modern buildings are in harmony with the atmosphere created here.