St. Michael's Church

St. Michael's Church, located at the historic Fish Market, is the oldest surviving sacred building in Luxembourg City and a fascinating mosaic of architectural eras. Its history begins in 987, when Count Siegfried had a small castle chapel built on this site. Over more than a thousand years, the church has been destroyed, rebuilt, extended, and altered countless times, resulting in a unique blend of Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque elements. Its current appearance is defined by the reconstruction in the 17th century, but inside, traces of its long history are visible, such as Romanesque window arches and Gothic vaults. The portal from 1688 is a masterpiece of local Baroque art. Despite its relatively modest size compared to the cathedral, the church exudes a special atmosphere of tranquility and permanence, serving as a silent witness to the entire development of the city from its very beginnings to the present day.

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Schifflange

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Walferdange

Walferdange is located north of the capital in the Alzette valley.

Bettembourg

Bettembourg is an important municipality in southern Luxembourg.

Strassen

Strassen is a wealthy municipality directly west of the capital.

Bertrange

Bertrange is a suburban municipality west of the capital.

Mamer

Mamer is located west of Luxembourg City and is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country.

Bascharage

Bascharage is part of the Käerjeng municipality in the southwest of the country.

Kayl

Kayl is located in southern Luxembourg in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette.

Mersch

The geographical center of Luxembourg, located in the Valley of the Seven Castles, combining Roman history with modern infrastructure.

Schiplange

Schiplange is a village in the south of Luxembourg.

Mondercange

Mondercange is located in the southwest of the country and is a rapidly growing residential municipality.

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History & landmarks

Luxembourg City Hall

The neoclassical administrative building on Place Guillaume II is the hub of the capital's local government.

Bock Casemates

The Bock Casemates are a vast underground defense system in Luxembourg City, expanded by the Spanish starting in 1745.

Neumünster Abbey

Neumünster Abbey in the Grund district has a varied history as a Benedictine monastery, military hospital, and prison.

Wenzel Circular Walk

A historic circular walk connecting the most important fortifications of Luxembourg City.

More places

Luxembourg City History Museum

An interactive museum in the old town documenting the thousand-year history of the capital city of Luxembourg.

National Museum of History and Art

Central museum in the old town presenting archaeological finds and artworks from Luxembourg's history.

Alzette Valley

The Alzette Valley cuts deep into the Luxembourg sandstone plateau, forming the topographical basis for Luxembourg City and its steep gor…

Grand Ducal Palace

The Grand Ducal Palace in the old town serves as the official residence of the Grand Ducal family.

National Monument of Solidarity

A monument on the 'Kanounenhiwwel' hill commemorating the resistance and victims of World War II.

Three Towers

A historic city gate of the former Luxembourg fortress, consisting of one square and two round towers.