Luxembourg, Luxembourg

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small landlocked country in western Europe

Luxembourg is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy, ruled by a Grand Duke

It is the world's only sovereign Grand Duchy.

Luxembourg is a founding member of the European Union, NATO, the United Nations

Luxembourg is bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany.

Luxembourg possesses the highest GDP per capita in the world (US$80,288 as of 2005)

Luxembourg has the twelfth highest Human Development Index, and the fourth highest quality of life.

Luxembourg City is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, due to the importance of its fortifications

Luxembourg is the first European city to be named "Capital of Culture" for the second time.

The city of Luxembourg is the capital of the of Luxembourg.

Luxembourg City is one of the wealthiest cities in the world

Neumünster Abbey

Near the Adolphe Bridge, which is a national symbol, representing Luxembourg's independence

It was evident that we visited in the fall

Despite Luxembourg's efforts to remain neutral in WW!, it was occupied by Germany on 2 August 1914

In 1940, Germany occupied Luxembourg again.

The Grand Ducal Palace is the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg

As the official residence of the Grand Duke, the palace is used in the exercise of his official functions

Luxembourg is a seat of several institutions of the European Union

including the European Court of Justice, the European Court of Auditors, & European Investment Bank.

Luxembourg City lies at the heart of Western Europe, situated 188 km from Brussels

Walking near the castle

City sights

Newer section of town

Our hotel

One first night of the unplugged tour, performing at the Viking Club

Michael with some fans

With club owner Louis Lang

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