Luxembourg, a small and practically unknown country in northwestern Europe, and that belongs to the European Union, is definitely a curious destination. In this country 3 languages are spoken, depending on the district you are in, you can find posters and signs in German, French or Belgian, which are the countries that border this picturesque state.
This small country is the seventh smallest in Europe, and the number 167 worldwide. Geographically, its territory is divided in two parts, being the north a territory with a great massif of more than 500 meters, and the south a very extensive plain.
It has a perfect climate, there is no excuse not to visit it, because its winter is cool, and its summer is mild and not too hot. Luxembourg is perfect to fill your journey with history and pure fresh and small-town air.
A beautiful place to visit in Luxembourg is the old town of the capital, that will take you immediately to the Spain of the sixteenth century, thanks to the Kings of Spain and Sovereigns of Luxembourg, Carlos Quinto, Felipe II, Archdukes Alberto and Isabel, and Felipe IV, who structured the center of the city, and it has kept that way since then.
In the streets of the old town of Luxembourg there are some of the most commercial and lively in the country, and the heart of this beautiful old town, the Place d’Armes or Plaza de Armas, where you can enjoy its spectacular cafes, restaurants, terraces and concerts
If you want to immerse your journey in history and culture, you cannot miss the South of the Grand Duchy, where you can become familiar with archeology and the large number of prehistoric testimonies. You can also enjoy long cultural walks, in which you can follow the traces of great cultures such as the Celts, the Gallo-Romans, the medieval feudal, the industrial bourgeoisie and the miners of the nineteenth century.
On the other hand, if you want to have a quiet trip, you can visit the fresh forests, fields and pastures, where you can enjoy a wide range of sports possibilities, ranging from tennis, “squah”, horseback riding, flying without motor, hot-air balloon rides, and even hunting and fishing, long walks, and cyclo-tourism. In addition, the main lakes and rivers of the country invite you to swim in them, surf, sail, paddle or water ski.
Luxembourg is not exempt from romantic adventures and trips, since it puts at your disposal rides in the gorges of the mullerthal, where you will be surrounded by a very pure and fresh air, you can refresh yourself in its clean streams and, if you pay attention, you will be able to listen to the rumor of the trees, gently telling you the stories of glory and greatness of this little country.
The master of the forest, the deer, will accompany you on your journey, and your eyes will be amazed minute by minute with all the things you will find during your stay in Luxembourg, a country that is undoubtedly worth visiting.
ALFA