The Alzette River divides the territory of Luxembourg into an Upper and a Lower City. The ancient quarters and fortifications, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in Upper Luxembourg. Here you can climb the wall of one of the fortifications, or visit the Bok casemates, which are well preserved and open to tourists.

A popular and lively place in Luxembourg, the square Guillaume II, is located on the site of the Franciscan monastery, which was destroyed in 1829. In the center of the Duke Square Guillaume II is immortalized on horseback. On weekends there is a market on the square, and on holidays a stage for performances is set up here.

The main active residence of the Luxembourg Grand Dukes is the Colmar-Berg Castle Berg. This building was the residence of the ruling governors back in the XIX century, but after the end of the Second World War, the castle had to be restored. Since 1964 The Berg residence once again became home to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

The Moselle River is one of the main rivers in Luxembourg, its valley is a wine–growing region. It produces world-famous wines and liqueurs. Also in the valley of the Moselle River there is a popular tourist route "Wine Trail", following which you can visit distilleries, wine cellars and tasting rooms.

In the very center of Upper Luxembourg on Constitution Square is the famous military monument "Golden Lady" with a height of 21 meters. This structure was erected in 1923 to honor the memory of those brave residents of the city who volunteered for the armed forces of Luxembourg during the First World War.

One of the most beautiful European buildings, the castle Vianden, located in the picturesque town of the same name. At one time, Victor Hugo and Elizabeth II visited the city. The local castle was built in the period from the XI to the XIV century, and over its long history it has experienced many destructions. In 1977 , the castle Vianden was finally restored and opened to tourists.

The most visited place in Luxembourg is an amusement park Merweye. It is located near Bettembourg and is open to the public from April to October. There are many children's entertainment attractions and a small zoo. Various fairy-tale performances are also held in Mervey.

Although Mamer castle was built in the distant X century, even today this structure is beneficial. The administrative authorities of the commune of Mamer are located here. The castle is located in the very center of the city on Independence Square and includes four buildings that make up a single architectural ensemble.

In the southwestern part of Luxembourg city there is a museum of public transport, the first exhibits of which began to be collected in the 60s. Today the collection consists of restored tramcars, a replica of a horse-drawn carriage and two buses. There are also samples of service uniforms, travel tickets, documents and photographs on display here.

A small area in the east of the country got its name for the similarity of the local landscape with the Swiss mountains. The rocks of Luxembourg Switzerland were created from sandstone during the Ice Age. There are several picturesque rivers in this area, and the oldest city of Luxembourg is located here. Echternach.

One of the most elegant bridges in the country, as well as the national symbol of Luxembourg. This structure, the first stone of which was laid in 1900 by the Grand Duke Adolf himself, connects the Upper and Lower Cities. In the evenings, the arches of the Adolf Bridge are decorated with illumination.

A small town Larochette is surrounded by rocky slopes, on one of which there is an ancient castle of the XI century. Since the XIII century, a large family of von Fels, the flag bearers of Luxembourg, lived here. In 1565 the castle Larochette burned down in a big fire and no one lived in it for a long time. After the restoration work, the castle was opened to tourists.

The main church of the capital, the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Luxembourg, is located in the southern part of the city. The building was built in the XVII century as a Jesuit church, but a century later the cathedral was transferred to the Luxembourg parish. Externally, the church is made in the Gothic style, and the interior has Renaissance features. A miraculous wooden image of the Mother of God with the baby Jesus in her arms is kept here.

The castle of the same name, built in 1824, is located in the town of Walferdange. Grand Duke William I built it as a stud farm for breeding horses, and his son William II turned the building into a royal residence. Now the castle houses one of the campuses of the University of Luxembourg. In addition to the castle in Walferdange, you can see a Roman villa and an underground water conduit.

The fortress "Three Acorns" is located in the park of the same name in the southeastern part of the city. Once the towers of this fortress were part of a powerful fort built in 1732 for the defense of the city. In 1867, the fortress was completely destroyed. After the restoration, the Tungen Museum, dedicated to the history of this building, is located in the walls of the fortress.

Created in 1999, Haute-Sur National Park is located northwest of Esling. Plants and animals are protected here, as well as the purity of the water in the local lake and reservoir is monitored. In Haute-Sur, you can do water sports, explore local architectural monuments, as well as stay in comfortable houses for a few days.

The tunnels and chambers that make up the Bok casemates built in the XVII century are protected by UNESCO. They are located in the very center of Luxembourg, in the thickness of the rock Le Boc under the now destroyed Luxembourg fortress. The tour of the casemates includes a visit to the archaeological crypt, where the most interesting local finds are exhibited.

The small town of Mondorf-les-Bains, located in the south-east of Luxembourg, has been famous for its thermal springs since the beginning of the XIX century. The mild local climate and healing mineral springs, the temperature of which is always kept within 25 degrees, attract many tourists from all over the world. Various diseases of internal organs, as well as rheumatism, are treated here.

The building of the Palace of the Grand Dukes was built in the XVI century, when a large explosion of a powder magazine destroyed almost the entire Upper City. Initially, the palace was used for administrative purposes, and in 1890, Grand Duke Adolf announced this building as his residence. Today the palace is used as a study for official receptions and audiences.

Castle Beaufort is located in the town of the same name in the east of the country. In the XI century, there was a simple defensive fortress on the site of the current castle, which later turned into a powerful fortification. Today, the Beaufort prison with an equipped torture chamber is offered for inspection, as well as the Main Tower of the castle, which offers an excellent view of the city.

The oldest city in Luxembourg is known for its abbey, founded by the Benedictine Willibrord in the VII century. The Germans retreating in 1944 destroyed the entire monastery complex, after which it was rebuilt. Worldwide Abbey Echternach is known for the annual dance procession held here.

Luxembourg's largest castle towers over the river Sur near Ettelbrook. The first mention of the castle dates back to the X century. Subsequently, the building was rebuilt more than once, and at the beginning of the XIX century, due to the death of the owner, the castle began to collapse. In 1936 Burscheid was recognized as state property, and after reconstruction, begun in 1972, the castle was opened to tourists.

The butterfly garden was first opened in 1989. Located in Grevenmacher, the wine region of Luxembourg, this garden covers an area of more than 600 m2 and annually attracts many tourists from all over the world. In addition to butterflies, of which there are more than 50 species, chameleons, bees and turtles can be seen in the garden. The garden is open to the public from April to October.