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Luxembourg
Fast Facts
Capital
: Luxembourg (city)
Time
Zone
: GMT/UTC
+2
Language(s)
:
Luxembourgish (national language), German and French
Currency
:
Euro € info
Electricity
: 230V 50Hz
Country
Dialing Code :
352
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Perhaps Europe's
best kept secret, little Luxembourg is fast growing as one of
the most popular holiday and vacation spots among otherwise jaded
travelers.
Although the
country's strong economy is based mainly on banking, residents
are warm and welcoming as are the seemingly numberless and busy
pubs, cafes and restaurants.
Luxembourg
city, the main center and capital, is where most tourists begin
exploring the rest of the country.
The Old City
is a magnet for gourmands, wine and beer lovers, medieval history
buffs, casual stollers and photographers who are drawn to the
Old World atmosphere and spectacular scenery.
Although tiny
compared to other world capitals, Luxembourg is abuzz with a United
Nations atmosphere where German, French and Luxembourgish (a German
dialect and official language) mixes with Italian, Portugese and
English spoken by the many ex-pats that inhabitate the city.
While here,
don't miss the Grand
Ducal Palace, the Cathederal of Notre Dame and, just south
of the airport - the very moving Luxembourg
American Cemetery and Memorial the final resting place
of more than 5,000 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice at
the famous Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Here also
is where General George S. Patton is buried in a final wish to
be with his valorous troops for all eternity.
For wine lovers, there is also Luxembourgs famous vineyard
and winery
region around the Moselle Valley where Picturesque castles,
breathtaking scenery and, of course, world class wine tasting
are all available on a day (or more) tour of the region that snakes
around the river Moselle sharing a border with next door neighbor
Germany.
More about
Luxembourg travel around the Web:
Luxembourg
(city)
- Comprehensive Wikitravel guide with everything you need to know
including tips on what to see and do, suggested pubs and restaurants,
train & bus information, summer holiday and event schedule.
Luxembourg
City Tourist Office - The official site offering tips
on hotels and accommodation, top tourist sites and nearby attractions,
downloadable travel brochures, photos and history. In French,
German and English.
Luxembourg
Travel Information - Lonely Planet guide with overviews
of top attractions in Luxembourg city, Echternach and Vianden
with practical travel tips, weather info, maps and photos.
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