The Historic Fortifications of Luxembourg: A World Heritage, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
The聽city of Luxembourg聽is surprising in many ways. One surprise in particular was the sheer amount of history packed into such a small space. The dramatically situated fortifications of Luxembourg are an integral part of that history; they are also a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Although the area was inhabited in Roman times, the fortress of Luxembourg dates back to 963 CE. We now know Luxembourg as a city and a country, but for many centuries it was effectively a fortified dukedom, whose ownership passed backwards and forwards between the great powers of Europe.
The oldest fortifications sit on top of a massive rocky outcrop, surrounded by a gorge cut by the Alzette river. Although the town walls were later pulled down, you can still see ramparts, gates and turrets. A particular feature is the Bock Casemates, miles of tunnels and rooms cut into the rock to be used during times of siege.
Luxembourg is sometimes known as the 鈥淕ibraltar of the north鈥�. I could see why: the design and setting of the walls and tunnels immediately reminded me of聽Gibraltar, another fortified rock! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Although the area was inhabited in Roman times, the fortress of Luxembourg dates back to 963 CE. We now know Luxembourg as a city and a country, but for many centuries it was effectively a fortified dukedom, whose ownership passed backwards and forwards between the great powers of Europe.
The oldest fortifications sit on top of a massive rocky outcrop, surrounded by a gorge cut by the Alzette river. Although the town walls were later pulled down, you can still see ramparts, gates and turrets. A particular feature is the Bock Casemates, miles of tunnels and rooms cut into the rock to be used during times of siege.
Luxembourg is sometimes known as the 鈥淕ibraltar of the north鈥�. I could see why: the design and setting of the walls and tunnels immediately reminded me of聽Gibraltar, another fortified rock! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Historic Fortifications of Luxembourg: A World Heritage
Guide Location: Luxembourg » Luxembourg
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
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Guide Location: Luxembourg » Luxembourg
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Karen Warren
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Bock Casemates
- The Old Quarters of the City of Luxembourg
- Rocher du Bock
- Vauban Towers
- Tour Jacob
- Cathedral of Notre-Dame
- Castle Bridge
- Palais de Justice
- Chemin de la Corniche
- L毛tzebuerg City Museum
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