Luxembourg, also called Letzeburg , city, capital of Luxembourg, located in the south-central part of the country. Luxembourg city is situated on a sandstone plateau into which the Alzette River and its tributary, the Petrusse, have cut deep winding ravines.

The origins and the name of Luxembourg are intimately linked with one person, and with one place.

In the year 963, a Count by the name of Siegfried, a Carolingian by blood - and on his mother's side he was descended from Charlemagne, acquired from the St. Maximin Abbey in Trier a rocky promontory overhanging the valley of the River Alzette.

The outbreak of hostilities between the new French Republic and the First Coalition of Britain, Austria, Prussia and the Dutch Republic, however, soon brought war to Luxembourg. The Coalition forces assembled in the Netherlands in 1792 and invaded France with the intention of restoring the monarchy, beginning what came to be known as the Flanders Campaign. In response, the French mobilised the entire nation through the levée en masse, winning a miraculous victory at Valmy (not far from Luxembourg).

By secondary school, French becomes the dominant language of instruction, particularly in science. Interestingly, university students didn’t even have the option of studying in Luxembourgish until the University of Luxembourg was opened in 2003.

Native residents speak Luxembourgish to each other, and that is the first language infants learn to speak at home. Classified as a Moselle-Franconian dialect of German, Luxembourgish was enriched during the Middle Ages with so many French words and phrases that it is no longer understood by Germans. Traditionally, Luxembourgish was rarely written, and no official rules of spelling and grammar existed until they were established by the government in 1984. Older Luxembourgers suddenly found themselves accused of making spelling and grammatical errors.

Luxembourg is a surprising mix: a country of traditions, anchored in its historical rural culture, but also a modern country, perfectly adapted to the changes of our century. Its urban development and the quality of its infrastructure, its willingness to join a space program can attest to this. But, Luxembourg is a country which knows how to keep its traditions and customs, often linked to its religious traditions.

Identification. The name of the nation derives from Lucilinburhuc , which in the local Germanic dialect meant "Little Fortress," referring to a small Roman castle on a rocky promontory overlooking the Alzette River.

Luxembourg is a small country situated in Western Europe, with a surface area of 2,582m2. It will be easy to visit it over a few weekends, as it stretches 82 km from north to south and 58 km from east to west.

Bordered by France to its south, Germany to its east and Belgium to its north and west, the landlocked country of Luxembourg expanded around the capital city of the same name.

The four essential services offered by music:LX are: supporting national artists and entourage, providing them with information about the ever evolving music industry, engaging in networking and promoting the artists and industry in various markets around the world.

Luxembourg has seen its symphony orchestra develop considerably during the past 15 years and its musicians enjoy an ever-growing reputation for their musical quality. With the opening of the Philharmonie building in June 2005, the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra (OPL) will have at its disposal a concert hall that meets the highest standards any musician could hope for. The orchestra’s discography, strongly influenced by 20th century French music, is a world reference.

Patrick Blocman, a location scout and manager originally from France but now a resident of Luxembourg, explains how the majority of films made in the country today are low to mid-size productions looking for an authentic European setting. “Most of the films [that were made here] were French and Belgian productions, but they weren’t usually set in Luxembourg.

In a Luxembourg village where everyone is keeping secrets, gruff police inspector Luc Capitani investigates the suspicious death of a 15-year-old girl.

From the cobbled streets of the old town to the new district of Clausen by the river, the cosmopolitan city of Luxembourg has a great deal to offer for those who love going out. Live entertainment, cinema, gastronomy, clubbing ... there are a thousand ways to enjoy yourself!

Nice Playground for kids in the center of the city, avenue Monterey, with games of all sorts, sand, a peaceful place...

Luxembourg may not be the largest country or biggest European destination, but it’s a hidden treasure with so many beautiful sites. Before you head on your trip, learn what to wear in Luxembourg so you can fit in with the locals and look stylish!

Luxembourgish people have been traditionally influenced in fashion, as they were in many other aspects of their culture, by the France Germany and Belgium.

Luxembourg is one of the smallest sovereign states in Europe, with a total land area of only 2,586 square kilometers. But what this landlocked country lacks in size more than makes up with its love of various types of sports.

Amateurs of sports holidays will find a plethora of leisure activities to accomplish whilst in Luxembourg. From climbing and cycling, to nautical sports and aviation; Luxembourg sports combine physical challenges with entertainment for both young and old.

Although a small country - it covers less than 1,650 square kilometers and has a population of just over 600,000 - Luxembourg (or in full, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) delivers considerable diversity.

There are so many awesome things to do in Luxembourg despite its small size. This is a guide to some of the best attractions in Luxembourg and what to do if you find yourself in the tiny nation.

From creamy fish dishes and rich hearty stews to crispy potato cakes and delicious plum tarts, here are the top foods in Luxembourg you need to try.

Many of Luxembourg’s traditional foods reflect the Grand Duchy’s farming heritage and location between Germany, France, and Belgium.

I have to admit that I had no idea what to eat in Luxembourg before we planned our trip. I expected a lot of influence from both France and Germany, but was excited to learn about the traditional foods of Luxembourg.