Luxembourg Photos

Luxembourg, capital of the country of the same name, is a pre-Roman city which was at the intersection of two major Roman roads. The city, known for its medieval fortifications & ramparts, sits on plateau crossed by deep gorges with the Pétrusse gorge separating the old & new towns; the geography offers magnificent views of the town. Attractions include walks around Old Town; the open air market, the Cathedral, views from the ramparts & gorges & the National Museum of History & Art which focuses on Luxembourg artists & archeological sites found in the country.

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View of Luxembourg looking north from rocky spur of Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.View, facing north, from rocky spur of Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.View of ancient fortifications & old city from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Buildings in old town below Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
View of Luxembourg looking north from rocky spur of Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.View, facing north, from rocky spur of Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.View of ancient fortifications & old city from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Buildings in old town below Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Rail viaduct Passerelle seen from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Looking east over Viaduct Passerelle from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Looking east towards high rise buildings from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Looking east towards high rise buildings from Le Bock with Museum of Modern Art in foreground. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Rail viaduct Passerelle seen from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Looking east over Viaduct Passerelle from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Looking east towards high rise buildings from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Looking east towards high rise buildings from Le Bock with Museum of Modern Art in foreground. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Pedestrian traffic to & from Le Bock viewpoint. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.St Jean du Grund church seen from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.St Jean du Grund church seen from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Area in front of St Jean du Grund church. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Pedestrian traffic to & from Le Bock viewpoint. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.St Jean du Grund church seen from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.St Jean du Grund church seen from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Area in front of St Jean du Grund church. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Ancient fortifications & Alzette river flowing past St.Jean Du Grund Church seen from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Footbridge over Alzette River from Le Bock to Grund area. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Garden area with maze-like sculpted hedges. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.G.D. Charlotte elevated highway bridge. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Ancient fortifications & Alzette river flowing past St.Jean Du Grund Church seen from Le Bock. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Footbridge over Alzette River from Le Bock to Grund area. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Garden area with maze-like sculpted hedges. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.G.D. Charlotte elevated highway bridge. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
G.D. Charlotte elevated highway bridge. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Clock tower above the city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Adolphe Bridge over Pétrusse Rivers. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Memorial to the 3000 Luxembourg soldiers who died in WWI in Constitution Place. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
G.D. Charlotte elevated highway bridge. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Clock tower above the city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Adolphe Bridge (1903) over Pétrusse Rivers. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Memorial to the 3000 Luxembourg soldiers who died in WWI in Constitution Place. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Luxembourg Heroes Memorial dedicated to 3000 Luxembourg soldiers who died in WWI in Constitution Place. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Goddess of Victory atop Luxembourg Heroes Memorial in Constitution Place. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Inscription by Marshall Foch, WWI Commander of Allied Armies, recognizing courage & contributions of Luxembourg soldiers throughout WWI. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.St Michael's Church in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Luxembourg Heroes Memorial (1923, destroyed by Nazis, rebuilt after WWII) dedicated to 3000 Luxembourg soldiers who died in WWI in Constitution Place. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Goddess of Victory atop Luxembourg Heroes Memorial in Constitution Place. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Inscription by Marshall Foch, WWI Commander of Allied Armies, recognizing courage & contributions of Luxembourg soldiers throughout WWI. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.St Michael's Church (1688) in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Detail of tower & turret of St Michael's Church in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Entrance to St Michael's Church in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Ornate pediment above entrance to St Michael's Church in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Detail of tower & turret of St Michael's Church in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Detail of tower & turret of St Michael's Church in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Entrance to St Michael's Church in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Ornate pediment above entrance to St Michael's Church in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Detail of tower & turret of St Michael's Church in Fishmarket area of old town. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
View from National Museum of History & Art of Fishmarket area in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Buildings in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Buildings & narrow streets in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Modern glass facade of Lëtzebuerg City History Museum in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
View from National Museum of History & Art of Fishmarket area in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Buildings in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Buildings & narrow streets in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Modern glass facade of Lëtzebuerg City History Museum (1996) in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Architect: Conny Lentz and Repérages, Paris.
Turreted building in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Boutique hotel in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Historic building with turrets & ornate ironwork fence in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Place d'Armes in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Turreted building in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Boutique hotel in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Historic building with turrets & ornate ironwork fence in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Place d'Armes in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Dicks-Lentz monument dedicated to poets who wrote the national anthem sculpted by Pierre Federspiel on Square Jan Pallach in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Place d'Armes band shell in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Cercle Municipal on Place d'Armes & currently used for celebrations & cultural events. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Spire of Cercle Municipal building. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Dicks-Lentz monument dedicated to poets who wrote the national anthem sculpted by Pierre Federspiel on Square Jan Pallach in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Place d'Armes band shell in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Cercle Municipal (1906) on Place d'Armes & currently used for celebrations & cultural events. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Architect: Pierre and Paul Funck, father & son.Spire of Cercle Municipal building. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Frieze depicting granting of city charter to Luxembourg City in 1244 by Luxembourg artist P. Federspiel on Cercle Municipal at Place d'Armes. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Cercle Cité above ground pedestrian bridge at Place d'Armes. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Busy shopping street in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Place Guillaume II, King of Low Countries & Grand-Duke of Luxembourg equestrian monument. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Frieze depicting granting of city charter to Luxembourg City in 1244 by Luxembourg artist P. Federspiel on Cercle Municipal at Place d'Armes. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Cercle Cité above ground pedestrian bridge at Place d'Armes. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Busy shopping street in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Place Guillaume II, King of Low Countries & Grand-Duke of Luxembourg (reigned 1840-49) equestrian monument. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Market stalls & shoppers in Place Guillaume II. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Buildings on Place Guillaume II. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Place du Marché surrounded by old residences. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Garlic stand at open air market. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Market stalls & shoppers in Place Guillaume II. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Buildings on Place Guillaume II. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Place du Marché surrounded by old residences. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Garlic stand at open air market. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Various dried meats at open air market. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.City Judiciaire area a mix of heritage & modern buildings. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Street art of brain before footbridge between buildings of City Judiciaire. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Panoramic elevator at Le Bock overlook. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Various dried meats at open air market. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.City Judiciaire area a mix of heritage & modern buildings. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Street art of brain before footbridge between buildings of City Judiciaire. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Panoramic elevator at Le Bock overlook. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Building housing Constitutional Court & Superior Court of Justice. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Decorative red vase contrasting white stone of Court building. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Two of several richly colored vases contrasting white stone of Court building. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Doves of Peace Sculpture on Le Bock overlook. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Building housing Constitutional Court & Superior Court of Justice. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Decorative red vase contrasting white stone of Court building. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Two of several richly colored vases contrasting white stone of Court building. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Doves of Peace Sculpture on Le Bock overlook. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Detail of Doves of Peace sculpture. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Bonn Frères building at Boulevard Royal. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Galeries Lafayette at 103 Grand Rue and Rue Aldringen. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Galeries Lafayette at 103 Grand Rue and Rue Aldringen. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Detail of Doves of Peace sculpture. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Bonn Frères building at Boulevard Royal. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Galeries Lafayette (2019) at 103 Grand Rue and Rue Aldringen. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Architect: Foster + Partners with Tetra Kayser.Galeries Lafayette (2019) at 103 Grand Rue and Rue Aldringen. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Streetscape along Boulevard Royal. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Streetscape along Boulevard Royal with brightly painted articulated bus. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Bank building at 43 Boulevard Royal. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Municipal Park, a large arc-shaped green space designed by French architect Édouard André after demolition of a fortress in 1867. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Streetscape along Boulevard Royal. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Streetscape along Boulevard Royal with brightly painted articulated bus. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Bank building at 43 Boulevard Royal. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Style: modernism.Municipal Park, a large arc-shaped green space designed by French architect Édouard André after demolition of a fortress in 1867. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Fountain in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Amalie Von Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach monument in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Amalie Von Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach monument in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Fall flowers in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Fountain in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Amalie Von Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach monument in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Amalie Von Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach monument in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Fall flowers in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Trees & shrubbery in full sunshine in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Street art from "Mind the Brain" exhibition, each painted by a well known Luxembourg artist to reflect effect of a neurodegenerative disease on the brain. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Street art from "Mind the Brain" exhibition painted by Marc Pierrard to reflect effect of the environment on the brain. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Street art from "Mind the Brain" exhibition painted by Eric Mangen to reflect effect of epilepsy on the brain. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Trees & shrubbery in full sunshine in Municipal Park. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Street art from "Mind the Brain" exhibition, each painted by a well known Luxembourg artist to reflect effect of a neurodegenerative disease on the brain. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Street art from "Mind the Brain" exhibition (Fall 2019) painted by Marc Pierrard to reflect effect of the environment on the brain. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Street art from "Mind the Brain" exhibition (Fall 2019) painted by Eric Mangen to reflect effect of epilepsy on the brain. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Cathedral of Our Lady, a former Jesuit Church with 20thC spires. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Tower & spires of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Choir & tall spires of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Building with religious statuary at Cathedral of Our Lady complex. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Cathedral of Our Lady, a former Jesuit Church (1621) with 20thC spires. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Style: Late Gothic.Tower & spires of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Choir & tall spires of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Building with religious statuary at Cathedral of Our Lady complex. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Main entrance to Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Detail of main entrance to Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Detail of carving on main entrance to Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Interior of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Main entrance to Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Detail of main entrance to Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Detail of carving on main entrance to Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Interior of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Organ, arches & vaulting of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Carvings below gallery & organ of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Stained glass windows in Cathedral of our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Detail of stained glass windows, including St Peter carrying Keys to the Kingdom at, Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Organ, arches & vaulting of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Carvings below gallery & organ of Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Stained glass windows in Cathedral of our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Detail of stained glass windows, including St Peter carrying Keys to the Kingdom at, Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Mosaic of St Joseph protecting Christ Child in Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Low relief carvings of Adam & Eve in Garden of Eden & Christ preaching to his flock in Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Angel sculpture at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Angel carving, representing St Matthew Evangelist, on baptismal font at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Mosaic of St Joseph protecting Christ Child in Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Low relief carvings of Adam & Eve in Garden of Eden & Christ preaching to his flock in Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Angel sculpture at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Angel carving, representing St Matthew Evangelist, on baptismal font at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Lion carving, representing St Mark Evangelist, on baptismal font at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Bull carving, representing St Luke Evangelist, on baptismal font at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Eagle carving, representing St John Evangelist, on baptismal font at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Entrance to former National Library. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Lion carving, representing St Mark Evangelist, on baptismal font at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Bull carving, representing St Luke Evangelist, on baptismal font at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Eagle carving, representing St John Evangelist, on baptismal font at Cathedral of Our Lady. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Entrance to former National Library. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Grand Ducal Palace residence of Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Chamber of Deputies built as annex to Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Steep roof & ornate chimney pots on Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Statue of woman carrying crown & scepter on Chamber of Deputies. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Grand Ducal Palace (16thC) residence of Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Style: Flemish Renaissance.Chamber of Deputies (mid-19thC) built as annex to Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Style: Unified Historic. Architect: Antoine Hartmann.Steep roof & ornate chimney pots on Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Statue of woman carrying crown & scepter on Chamber of Deputies. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Ornate grill work & turrets on Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Steep roof, turrets & spires on Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Ornate gilded iron work with civil ensign on Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Bas-relief geometric patterns on exterior walls of Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Ornate grill work & turrets on Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Steep roof, turrets & spires on Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Ornate gilded iron work with civil ensign on Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Bas-relief geometric patterns on exterior walls of Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Ornate gilded ironwork with civil ensign on gate to Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Military guard in front of Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Villa Vauban Museum, a former private residence, which exhibits 18th & 19thC paintings. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.National Museum of History & Art building located in Fishmarket in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Ornate gilded ironwork with civil ensign on gate to Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Military guard in front of Grand Ducal Palace. Luxembourg, Luxembourg.Villa Vauban (1873) Museum, a former private residence, which exhibits 18th & 19thC paintings. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Architect: Jean-François Eydt (1873) & Philippe Schmit (2010). National Museum of History & Art (MNHA) (1946, 2002) building located in Fishmarket in historic core of city. Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Architect: Christian Bauer et Associés (1992 Wing).
Statue of a fire breather in city of Luxembourg.Statue of man with tambourine in city of Luxembourg.Luxembourg Petite Suisse nature park forest. Luxembourg.
Statue of a fire breather in city of Luxembourg.Statue of man with tambourine in city of Luxembourg.Luxembourg Petite Suisse nature park forest. Luxembourg.

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