Luxembourg is a calm and quiet state, which will be especially interesting for connoisseurs of cultural and educational recreation. Everything in this country pleases the eye - green valleys and hills, picturesque pastures, smooth neat roads, clean transparent rivers and streams.
Luxembourg landmarks
This tiny duchy has a huge number of different kinds of attractions. Beautiful palaces, ancient castles, wonderful museums, very interesting art galleries and beautiful temples in their strict grandeur. The attention of tourists, of course, deserves the Cathedral of Our Lady of Luxembourg, built in the Gothic style, the Palace of the Grand Dukes, the castle of Esch-sur-Alzette, the museum of ancient musical instruments and many other monuments of culture and architecture.
If you have time, be sure to go on a boat trip along the Moselle River and its picturesque surroundings.
In the oldest commune in the country, Echternach is attracted by its local beauty, the abbey, the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Here you can also walk along the Market Square, visit the magnificent natural monument - the canyon with the terrifying name of Wolf's Mouth.
The Vianden commune is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful in the duchy. She is known for the fact that Victor Hugo once lived here. A museum is open in the writer's house, which can be visited by any admirer of the works of the author of Les Miserables and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Festivals and celebrations in Luxembourg
The festivities held in Luxembourg deserve special attention. Their variety is surprising and striking in its originality and colorfulness. If you find yourself in the duchy for Easter, hurry to the town of Nospelt, where the Emeshen festival is held annually, dedicated to folk art. It is rich in fairs and festivities. Everyone can see the original products of master craftsmen.
Burgsonndeg is a fire festival. On this day, residents of the capital meet spring and rejoice at the birth of the "new" Sun. Bonfires are blazing throughout the city - an extraordinary sight, especially at night.
April is a month full of festivities. In Wiltz, a colorful celebration of the first spring flowers takes place, and the Müllerthal celebrates St. Willibrord's Day.
After the harvest, wine festivals continue throughout the fall.
Luxembourg can hardly be called an exotic or unique country in its originality, but it is very pleasant to rest here, and in general the words "neat", "pleasant", "nice" are very suitable for describing this duchy.
To get acquainted with the sights of Luxembourg, it is enough to allocate just a few days, but we can confidently say that these days you will spend incredibly richly, having received a lot of positive emotions and learning a lot of interesting things. Leaving this tiny but welcoming country, you will keep in your memory vivid and warm memories of your journey for a long time.
