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Bock Casemates: Beneath the rocky hill of Bock, where Count Siegfried (Sigefroi), of the Ardennes built the strong castle-fortress of Luxembourg (963), is the entrance to the Casemates of Bock, a series of underground cellars and passages 23 km long, built by the Spanish rulers of the city in the 18th century. Over the years, they have been used as barracks, workshops, kitchens as well as a refuge for thousands of people during the bombings of the First and Second World Wars. Along with the castle fortifications, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Address: 10 Montée de Clausen, L-1343 Luxembourg.  

Chemin de la Corniche: The city’s most beautiful promenade begins at the Bock hill and descends along the length of the Casemates and the fortifications of the Wenzelsmauer wall, as far as the Dräi Tier (Triple Gate) tower, offering a wonderful view over the Alzette valley, the picturesque quarter of Grund and the Rham plateau. Thanks to the panorama of images that unfolds before it, it has been described as “the most beautiful balcony in Europe”. 

Place de la Constitution: Yet another wonderful balcony of Luxembourg, with a stunning view over the historic Adolphe Bridge and the ravine of the River Pétrusse. The centre of the square is dominated by the extremely tall statue of the Golden Lady (Gëlle Fra, 1923), a symbol of national liberation and remembrance for the fallen of the First World War. 

Museum of Modern Art Grand-Duc Jean (MUDAM): Luxembourg’s emblematic Museum of Modern Art is an impressive construction of limestone and glass designed by the famous architect I.M. Pei, within the historic Thüngen fort. Its permanent collection includes over 200 works of contemporary art by 100 artists, representing everything from painting, sculpture and photography, to fashion, design and multimedia. Address: 3 Park Dräi Eechelen, L-1499 Luxembourg, www.mudam.lu. 

Palais Grand-Ducal (Grand Ducal Palace): Built in the 16th century in Flemish Renaissance style, the Palais Grand-Ducal is the official residence of the grand ducal family in the city and seat of the Parliament of Luxembourg. A section of the palace is open to the public from mid-July until early September, when you can admire its ornate interior decoration. Address: 17 rue du Marché-aux-Herbes, L-1728 Luxembourg.

Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art (National Museum of History and Art): Housed in the most modern building of the Old City, this exceptional museum covers 5,000 years of Luxembourg’s history and also hosts the country’s most important art collection, with pieces from the 13th century until today. Explore the cave galleries with Neolithic finds, as well as the Gallo-Roman antiquities, and don’t miss the room dedicated to the work of the famous Luxembourgish expressionist Joseph Kutter. Address: Marché-aux-Poissons, 2345 Luxembourg, www.mnha.lu. 

Notre-Dame Cathedral: The city’s main church was built in 1613 by Jesuits and declared a cathedral by Pope Pius IX in 1870. It is built in a Late Gothic style with many Renaissance features and is home to the famous statue of the Maria Consolatrix Afflictorum, patron saint of the city and the Grand Duchy. Address: Boulevard Roosevelt / rue Notre-Dame, L-2450 Luxembourg, www.cathol.lu 

Casino Luxembourg – Forum d’art Contemporain: The Casino Bourgeois (1882) was one of the most important venues for cultural and social events in Luxembourg. This is where Franz Liszt gave his last public recital. The restored villa has today been converted into an important centre for research and experimentation for contemporary art movements, with exhibitions of young artists. Address: 41 rue Notre-Dame, L-2240 Luxembourg, www.casino-luxembourg.lu 

Luxembourg City History Museum: An impressive architectural complex comprised of four vertical buildings (former residences of the nobility) along with the underground chambers of the rock upon which they stand. In here, the history of Luxembourg City from the 10th century until today is revealed, through state-of-the-art technology and multimedia tools. The trip in the glass lift from the ground level of the six-floor structure right to the top is an amazing experience. Address: 14 rue du Saint-Esprit, L-2090 Luxembourg, www.mhvl.lu 

Villa Vauban: The art gallery of Luxembourg City is housed in a neoclassical villa dating to 1873, which was completely renovated in 2011. The impressive collection originated in private collections of the 18th and 19th centuries, and it contains important paintings and sculptures from the 17th to the 20th century. These include masterpieces by the great European painters (Canaletto, Van Dyke, Rubens, Rembrandt) as well as works by modern creators, such as the renowned German photographer August Sander. Address: Avenue Emile Reuter 18, L-2420 Luxembourg  www.villavauban.lu

Luxembourg is ideal for pleasant shopping trips along its beautiful paved streets with fairy-tale window displays and wandering street musicians. Visit the Grand Rue, the city’s largest shopping course, with expensive designer boutiques, famous jewellery makers, and elegant shopping arcades with independent shops and local brands (Galerie Neuberg, Centre Beaumont, Carré Bonn). Stroll along rue Philippe II for international luxury brands and large fashion houses. Head down to the Avenue de la Gare for famous labels at affordable prices. For even more choices, try the Auchan Mall in the suburb of Kirchberg, with over 60 shops under the same roof.  
The streets around the Place d’Armes are a paradise for those hunting souvenirs and handicrafts, such as pottery, decorative porcelain items, and paintings. Don’t miss the antiques market in the Place d’Armes (every second and fourth weekend of the month) for fantastic antiques, second-hand items and collectibles. The open-air food market at the Place Guillaume II (every Wednesday and Saturday) is the place for select local products, flowers and spices.  
One of the sights of Luxembourg are the charming patisseries, with imaginative sweet creations. The famous knippercher (Luxembourg chocolates) are not to be missed. It’s also worth buying some sparkling white wines (the Marque Nationale designation has the best years) or the special local liqueurs, made of plums, pears, walnuts or cherries. Visit the outlet of the local Villeroy & Boch enterprise, for porcelains and excellent-quality crystals.

With the largest number of Michelin restaurants per head in the world and a gastronomic identity that marries the heartiness of German cuisine with Franco-Belgian finesse, Luxembourg offers gourmands a unique culinary experience. Book a table at one of the gourmet restaurants around the Place d’Armes or pick one of the countless bistros in the Old City for a filling lunch, the main meal of the day for Luxembourgers.
Pork, game and freshwater fish dominate in the traditional cuisine of Luxembourg. Try same judd mat gaardebounen (smoked pork with broad beans and potatoes), ferkelsrippchen (grilled spare ribs), hameschmier (Ardennes ham), kachkeis (local cheese served with fruit and liqueur), fritur (small fried fish), various trout dishes, and the famous écrevisses à la luxembourgeoise (lobster cooked with vegetables and Riesling wine). White wines from the Moselle valley and the popular local Diekirch beer are the favourite accompaniments to every traditional meal. For dessert, try a homemade fruit tart, such as the quetschentaart (plum tart). 
Nightlife in Luxembourg may not be as frenetic as in other European capitals, but the city’s magically lit fairy-tale setting more than makes up for it. Visit the cafés and bars in the Place d’Armes, bursting with life all day long, or enjoy the Bohemian atmosphere of the pubs and bars on the paved streets of the Grund district. Follow the city’s trendy youth to the clubs of the up-and-coming Rives de Clausen district for thumping beats and dancing till the early hours.

• Summer in the City: Every summer (from 21 June to 7 September), the squares and pedestrian zones of Luxembourg are transformed into a giant open-air stage for a variety of festivals, flea markets, exhibitions and happenings. Check out the MeYouZik world music festival (16/7), the Blues’n Jazz Rallye (23/7), Rock um Knuedler (17/7), the Streeta(rt)nimation festival (8-9/8), the traditional Schueberfouer fair (19/8-7/9), and much more.
• National Holiday: Luxembourg celebrates the birthday of the Grand Duke (23 June), which has been declared a national holiday. The events begin the evening before, with a great fireworks show in Pétrusse valley as well as concerts in the streets, cafes and bars of the city until the morning hours. On 23 June, there is a big military parade with an impressive gun salute.
• Printemps Musical: One of Luxembourg City’s most important cultural institutions, this spring festival of jazz and world music (6 March - 27 April), is now 30 years old. Top artists of the genre as well as young talents from all over the world perform a series of concerts in emblematic spaces of the city, from the Philharmonie concert hall and the atmospheric den Atelier club, to the Abbaye de Neumünster.
• Luxembourg Festival: Every autumn (7 October - 25 November) the top international theatre, opera, music and dance productions are hosted on the stage of the impressive Grand Théâtre de la Ville de Luxembourg, in a major collaboration with the Philharmonie Luxembourg.

Getting from the airport to the city

Aegean Airlines lands at Luxembourg-Findel Airport (LUX), only 6 km from the centre of Luxembourg City. Here you will find three duty free shops as well as a newsagent and bookshop, restaurants (self-service and fine dining), cafes and bars, banks, foreign exchange offices and ATMs. The airport has two internet corners equipped with computers while Wi-Fi is free throughout the airport. Nurseries are available for all those travelling with small children. The easiest and cheapest way to reach the city centre is to take bus no. 16 (Eurobus) or no. 29 for the city centre and Central Station. Bus no. 16 departs every 10 minutes from Monday to Friday (5.09-23.53), every 20 minutes on Saturdays (5.23-23.53) and every 30 minutes on Sundays (5.53-23.53). Bus no. 29 departs every 15 minutes from Monday to Friday (5.17-22.32) and every 30 minutes on Saturdays (5.32-22.32) and Sundays (7.53-22.53).