Luxembourg, why it's time to discover one of Europe's great secrets

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Surrounded by

, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg often goes unnoticed among this trio of

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The European country hides countless dream landscapes, heritage treasures, history in abundance,

... These are just some of the benefits of this state of 636,000

distributed in a space of just over 2,500 square kilometers.

Halfway between the traditions of Mediterranean and Germanic Europe, the country is home to different

such as the Court of Justice, the Accounts Office or the General Secretariat of the European Parliament, which gives it that cosmopolitan and avant-garde air.

Not in vain,

concentrating more than 160 nationalities.

Furthermore, due to its prolific history, it has three official languages, Luxembourgish, French and German.

The Parliament of Luxembourg.

Strolling through the streets is walking through your past.

Not surprisingly, there are documents that certify its existence since before the Romans.

The Spaniards even passed through here, since Emperor Charles V himself

and later passed it on to his son,

in 1555. It would remain in Iberian hands until 1714, when it was transferred to the Austrian line of the Luxembourg dynasty.

That rich history translates into the physiognomy of the capital, Luxembourg City, beautifully bordered by the

and

Declared

in 1994, it has some of the oldest neighborhoods in the European Union.

For this reason, you should not miss a walk through the

which dominates the city imposingly, as well as its walls and the different fortifications of the old town.

The Passerelle Bridge or the Luxembourg Viaduct.

The

or Guillaume II and the Grand-Ducal Palace continue the tour, without forgetting to stop in front of the beautiful Hôtel de la Ville, as the Town Hall is known in French.

Just as interesting are the

, some secret tunnels built by the Spanish during the 17th century so that no one would know the movement of the troops.

The first country with free public transport

Another essential is the

, a pedestrian walkway considered

, as it makes a zigzag path through the aforementioned walls, built in the 17th century, so the views are simply spectacular.

Travelers also cannot miss its interesting unique museums such as the

the

the Banking Museum, the Lëtzebuerg City Museum or the Thunghen Fort Museum.

We also recommend visiting the

, a beautiful mansion from the end of the 19th century that hides the Jean-Pierre Pescator art museum.

Public transport in the center of Luxembourg.

The modern part of the city can be found in its renovated luxury hotels, its

restaurants or its

the world.

But there is more.

Luxembourg has a ratio of almost seven vehicles for every 10 inhabitants, which places the small European state in

(and the first in the European Union) taking into account its population density.

This data has made Luxembourg decide to take efficient environmental measures to reduce the

.

Thus, we are facing the first country on the planet to offer all public transport for free, an opportunity that tourists also enjoy.

The reason why the

for their jobs

.

The Moselle river, between hills and vineyards.

The route through the country inevitably follows between hills and vineyards, since Luxembourg is also famous for its delicious wines.

Moreover,

per capita internationally.

For this reason, you have to visit one of its wineries after a boat trip on rivers such as the Moselle, the largest tributary of the Rhine. The itinerary can continue in

, a town known as

for having a similar mountainous landscape .

to the Swiss country.

The area is perfect for hiking due to its lush nature.

Note also the

, the bucolic town of

and Schengen, the small wine-producing town that gave its name to the famous European traffic treaty.

No visit is complete without visiting

, one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Europe, as well as one of the oldest in Luxembourg.

We finished the tour (although I could continue with many more ideas...) in

, where the house where

used to run away in search of inspiration is located.

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