Luxembourg, a quick trip

I just returned from a quick trip to Luxembourg city. I had been in the small Grand Duchy of Luxembourg many many years ago but I couldn’t recall anything about. One of the world’s smallest countries, the ancient Saxon name of its capital city, Lucilinburhuc, Little Fortress, symbolized its strategic position as the Gibraltar of the north, astride a major military route linking Germanic and Frankish territories. 

I left with no expectations in mind but doing a good job for the private company that hired me. In the spare time, though, I had planned to take my time to visit a bit around. I found a small city where everything works smoothly, the public transportation is totally free, as for resident so for strangers, which is a great addition to the deal. Weather wise I found a decent blue sky and some warm light which I always love to have to spice my pictures up. It’s a pleasant place to spend some days to relax and stroll around, specially if weather cooperates. I hope you’ll like the small sample you’re going to see scrolling my page. 

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – the new Kirchberg district with a concentration of modern buildings and skyscrapers

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – Citadel of the Holy Spirit Citadelle du Saint-Esprit

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – The Council of the Government agrees in 1992 to the proposition of the Minister to confide the construction project of the new “Cité Judiciaire” on the “Plateau du Saint Esprit” to the luxembourgish architects Rob and Léon Krier.

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge with the district of Kirchberg in the distance

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – view over the Grund, which is one of the oldest parts of the capital once inhabited mainly by craftsmen. Situated in a steep valley on the banks of the Alzette River it has preserved its rural character. The view is from the Citadelle du Saint-Esprit

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg. Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg, 19 rue du Marché-aux-Herbes

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – Philharmonie Luxembourg. Designed by French architect Christian de Portzamparc, the Philharmonie (Salle de Concerts Grande-Duchesse Joséphine- Charlotte) is the new landmark of the Place de l’Europe.

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg. The Grund. Nested in the fortified lower town of Luxembourg, just a stone’s throw from the center, the Grund district is known for its cultural and architectural heritage. The Grund has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – buildings along rue du N

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – the new Kirchberg district with a concentration of modern buildings and skyscrapers. The European Parliament

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – Musée de la Banque, 1 Pl. de Metz

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – view over the Grund, which is one of the oldest parts of the capital once inhabited mainly by craftsmen. Situated in a steep valley on the banks of the Alzette River it has preserved its rural character. The view is from the Citadelle du Saint-Esprit

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – the Grund, which is one of the oldest parts of the capital once inhabited mainly by craftsmen. Situated in a steep valley on the banks of the Alzette River it has preserved its rural character.

Luxembourg – Ville de Luxembourg – The Old Town of Luxembourg