Luxembourg

The city spreads across deep valleys and high plateaus, with the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers flowing through steep rocky cliffs at its center point.

Count Siegfried established Luxembourg in 963 by acquiring the Lucilinburhuc fortress, which became the foundation for the medieval settlement and future capital.

The city maintains three official languages - Luxembourgish, French, and German - reflecting its position at the intersection of Germanic and Romance European cultures.

The central railway station connects Luxembourg with Paris, Brussels, and German cities through high-speed trains operating multiple times per day.

The old fortifications include 23 kilometers of underground tunnels called casemates, which served as shelters during both World Wars.

Location: Canton of Luxembourg

Inception: 963

Elevation above the sea: 300 m

Shares border with: Walferdange, Steinsel, Niederanven, Sandweiler, Hesperange, Roeser, Leudelange, Bertrange, Strassen, Kopstal

Address: Luxembourg Luxembourg

Phone: +35247961

Website: https://vdl.lu

GPS coordinates: 49.61056,6.13278

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:05