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Luxembourg City is the capital city of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the country’s most populous commune. There’s no better place to begin exploring beautiful Luxembourg City than in its historic Old Quarter.

Often referred to locally as simply “d’Stad,” this wonderfully preserved old city center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The city’s impressive ancient fortifications also ensured its place as one of the most strategically important of Europe’s major cities. The fortress was so impregnable, in fact, it was dubbed the “Gibraltar of the North.” Today, the old fortifications have given way to beautifully laid out parks and gardens, while its cobbled streets are lined with charming old homes and buildings.

Larochette is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, in the canton of Mersch. This calm old market town lies in a narrow, rocky valley surrounded by woods.

It is dominated by two old and partially rebuilt castles that stand on a crag high above the valley of the White Ernz. The town boasts a superb medieval square as well as a free museum of industry (offering a look at the area’s past as an important textile base). There are also several historical monuments dotted along its many old streets, such as the Neo-Roman church known for its Art Nouveau frescoes. The village is a hiker’s haven, with trails crossing through the woods and countryside. In addition to its fine old hotels and inns, there are also various campsites appealing to backpackers.

Vianden is on the German border, a quaint and hilly town on the River Our. The two most striking features of the town are its old-world charm and Vianden Castle which stands high above the river. Built between the 11th and 14th centuries, the castle was a prominent home for Luxembourg royalty for hundreds of years before falling into ruin for almost as long. Restoration has been ongoing since the 1970’s and it’s once again returning to its former glory and now offers some of the most photogenic vistas in the entire country.

Above the castle is a fantastic restaurant, accessible only by chair lift, which has the best views of Vianden and the surrounding mountains. Be sure to visit the Victor Hugo museum located in the house he once lived it.