Why Luxembourg Dey Surprise Everybody
Small country but e get plenty power inside: medieval fortresses, deep river gorges, vineyards and one of Europe most cosmopolitan capital, all inside area wey you fit cross under two hours. Na dis be di experiences wey worth your time.
Bock Casemates
Dem carve am inside di cliff where Count Siegfried establish di city for 963, di Bock Casemates na 17 km network of underground tunnel and gun gallery. Self-guided visit cost around 8 euros and e go give you correct view over Alzette valley. Na UNESCO World Heritage site, dis one na di number one must-see for di capital.
Old Town and Chemin de la Corniche
Walk di Chemin de la Corniche, wey dem dey call "Europe most beautiful balcony," na rampart-top path wey dey look down enter Grund quarter below. Waka go Grand Ducal Palace and di Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral wey near am.
Di Grund
Go down di cliff (or use di free lift from Plateau du Saint-Esprit) enter Grund, na riverside village of stone house, microbreweries and Neumunster Abbey cultural centre. Evening for dis place na di liveliest for di city.
Vianden Castle
One hour go north, Vianden Castle na fairy-tale hilltop fortress wey stand above Our river, e be one of di biggest feudal residence for Europe. Ride di chairlift for di postcard view, den explore di cobbled town wey Victor Hugo love well well.
Mullerthal Trail
Dem dey call am "Little Switzerland," di Mullerthal region get 112 km of marked trail wey dey pass through mossy gorge, sandstone formation and waterfall like Schiessentumpel. Di day loops from Echternach na di most rewarding.
Echternach
Luxembourg oldest town, Echternach na where you go see UNESCO-listed Basilica and di famous hopping procession every Whit Tuesday. Di lake near am good for relaxed afternoon.
Moselle Wine Route
Along German border, Moselle valley dey produce correct Cremant sparkling wine and Riesling. Visit cellars for Remich, Grevenmacher or Schengen, where dem sign di borderless-Europe treaty.
MUDAM and Kirchberg
For contrast, MUDAM modern art museum, wey I. M. Pei design, dey sit near Philharmonie concert hall for di futuristic Kirchberg plateau.
How to Waka Around
Luxembourg make all public transport free for 2020, so tram, train and bus no dey cost anything for di whole country. Na di easiest country for Europe to explore if your money tight.
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