Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world with only an area of 1659 square kilometers. The country is famous for the diversity that it holds despite the fact of being small in area and population. There are lots of sites in the country that have been declared at the world heritage sites by UNESCO. This means that the country also has a lot of history to share with its tourist as well. The country is famous for a lot of other attractions that it offers to its tourists. You will find a lot of old fortresses and castles along with the beautiful natural sceneries in the country. Some of the major places in the country that are famous for many reasons are listed below to help to figure out the whole plan for visiting them.
¥ The old quarter
The old quarter that is located in the Luxembourg City was declared as the world heritage site by the UNESCO in 1994 because of the historic events that took place here. The fortress was so unconquerable that it was named the “Gibraltar of the North,” and even though the original fort was pulled to bits between the years 1867-1883, its influence upon the Old Quarter is obvious everywhere. The streets of the old Quarter are lined with beautiful houses and buildings that add to the glory of the town. There are lot of parks and bridges in the quarter that magnifies its beauty.
¥ National Museum of History and Art, Luxembourg City
If you are a historian or someone who is interested in the history of cities then this is the place for you. National Museum of History and Art is situated in the Luxembourg City, a city that is one of the most important historic cities of Europe. The historic knowledge collected in these museums is over centuries old. The artifacts displayed in the museum include furniture, coins, archeological finds, art object and other artifacts. The building of the museum has architectural value as well. You will also find modern art pieces in the museum from the 20th century.
¥ The Walls of the Corniche
If you are looking for the most beautiful balcony in Europe then you must visit the Wall of Corniche in the city of Luxembourg. The Gate of Grund dated back to the 1632 is also located in the area. The suburb has a lot of historic buildings such as the ancient convent of the Dominicans and St. Michael’s church that is dated back to the 987 AD.
¥ The Luxembourg Ardennes
If you are looking for the high forested plateaus to visit then the Ardennes of Luxembourg are the best place in the country to offer you with beautiful sceneries. The place where Hitler campaigned his last camping during the World War 2 is also located in the area. There are various other attractions in the area that are worth watching such as Battle of the Bulge Museum and Patton Museum.
¥ Upper Sžre Natural Park and Esch-sur-Sžre
Upper Sžre Natural Park contains of plateaus, fine valleys with forested slopes, and the lake of the Upper Sžre dam. The area also offers a lot of water activities such as water sports, hiking, biking and other natural wildlife tourism. The park has a lot to offer to its visitors.
