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Luxembourg City is the capital of Luxembourg, the oldest city in the country, and the country’s most populous city (not to mention the home of the country’s only international airport). Consequently, most Luxembourg tourism begins with the Luxembourg City.

If you’re interested in history, Luxembourg City is a particularly great place to start. Luxembourg first became an entity in 963 when the Count Siegfried of Ardennes built a fortress in what is today the capital city. That castle/fortress saw scores of battles and rules over the next several centuries, and the castle was often destroyed and rebuilt. Today, The Bock Casemates remain from the earliest incarnation of the fortifications, and there is also a set of underground tunnels and an archaeological crypt from this “Gibraltar of the North.”

Also in Luxembourg City is the Palais Grand Ducal, the home of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. The palace was first built in 1244 and the current model dates to the mid-fifteenth century. As you might expect, the city also has historic churches, highlighted by the Cathedral de Notre Dame and the Church of St. Ulric. For an overview of the city’s history, visit the Musee d’Histoire de la Ville de Luxembourg or simply follow the Wenzel Walk, which will take you by most of the major historical attractions.

In addition to the Musee d’Histoire de la Ville de Luxembourg, you can visit the Musee National d’Histoire et d’Art or the Casino Luxembourg (a contemporary art museum). For just twenty-two euros, you can buy a Luxembourg Card, which will get you into more than fifty different museums around the country over a three-day period. Slightly more manageable, however, is the Museum Card, which, for only seven euros, gives you access to five museums.

Finally, you may be interested in the Luxembourg City’s dining and dancing offerings. Luxembourg has more top-rated restaurants per capita than any other country in the world, so take a stroll down the city streets and check out your dining options (be careful, though; it can be expensive). The hub of the city is the Place d’Armes, which features comedy and free concerts. Several dancing clubs are also in the area, including Melusina, which doubles as a café during the day.

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