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LÜBBENAU – Grosser SpreewaldhafenThe Spreewald is situated 100 km south-east of Berlin and designated a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1991. It is known for its traditional irrigation system which consists of more than 200 small channels within the 484-square-kilometre area. [...]
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LUXEMBOURG – The Prinzessin Marie-AstridThe Prinzessin Marie-Astrid was more than just a river vessel - it was a symbol of European connection. Launched in Luxembourg in the late 20th century, the ship became famous for hosting several early meetings of what would later grow into th [...]
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LUXEMBOURG – Gëlle FraThe Golden Lady on Constitution Square was set up in 1923 to commemorate the Luxembourgers who perished in the First World War. It was destroyed by the Nazis in 1940, and re-erected in 1985 by public subscription (having been found hidden unde [...]
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LUXEMBOURG – Luxembourg CityThe city of Luxembourg, population 82.268 (2002), is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Located at the conjunction of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers, it is a banking and administrative center. The city, for reasons of its location [...]
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LUXEMBOURG – Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art – MasqueWithin the fortified walls of the Dräi Eechelen Museum, masks appear as evocative reminders of how people once protected, concealed, or transformed themselves. In exhibitions exploring Luxembourg’s military and social history, masks tell stori [...]
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LUXEMBOURG – Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art – MasqueThe Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art (MNHA) is situated at the Fish Market in the oldest part of the city of Luxembourg. The museum has undergone a substantial extension and refurbishment. Three levels of 700 square metres each have been car [...]
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LUXEMBOURG – Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art – SanglierInside the thick stone walls of the Dräi Eechelen Museum, history is told not only through battles and fortresses but also through symbols of Luxembourg’s cultural identity. One of these is the sanglier, the wild boar—an animal that has appear [...]
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LUXEMBOURG – Musée National d’Histoire et d’Art – SanglierThe Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art (National Museum of History and Art) is situated at the Fish Market in the oldest part of the city of Luxembourg. The items in the collection span thousands of years, from an extensive gathering of Gallo- [...]
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LUXEMBOURG – Pont AdolpheThe Adolphe Bridge, also called the New Bridge (Nei Brëck) was built during the years 1900 to 1903, during the reign of Grand-Duc Adolphe. Foreign countries observed this construction with great interest, as it was, at the time, the biggest st [...]
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LUXEMBOURG – Sigismund de LuxembourgSigismund, (born Feb. 15, 1368, probably Nürnberg—died Dec. 9, 1437, Znojmo, Bohemia) Holy Roman emperor from 1433, king of Hungary from 1387, German king from 1411, king of Bohemia from 1419, and Lombard king from 1431. The last emperor of th [...]
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LUXEMBOURG CITY – Abbaye de NeumünsterAfter the original Benedictine abbey on the Altmünster Plateau had been destroyed in 1542, the monks built a new abbey or "Neumünster" in 1606 in the Grund. This in turn was destroyed by fire in 1684 but was rebuilt on the same site in 1688 an [...]
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LUXEMBOURG CITY – CasematesOne of the highlights for tourists in Luxembourg are the 'casemates' which are fortified bunkers built right into the rock that the city rests upon. Luxembourg city sits in a great location to fortify it. There were a total of 24 forts, 16 oth [...]
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LUXEMBOURG CITY – Den Huelen ZantThe 'Huelen Zant' (hollow tooth) like casemates is one of the few elements of the old fortress that was not entirely razed. Since the fortress acquired the status of UNESCO world heritage in 1994, there are several efforts to restore and rebui [...]
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LUXEMBOURG CITY – GrundGrund is a charming old quarter in central Luxembourg City. The area is located in the valley below the centre of Luxembourg City on the banks of the Alzette River. In addition to being a very picturesque area, Grund is a popular restaurant an [...]
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LUXEMBOURG CITY – Musee Dräi EechelenDräi Eechelen is a historic fortification in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is sited in Dräi Eechelen Park, in the Kirchberg quarter, in the north-east of the city. It is also colloquially known as Three in reference to the acorns [...]
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LUXEMBOURG CITY – Musee Dräi EechelenAt the foot of Luxembourg City’s ancient fortress walls stands the Dräi Eechelen Museum, a striking blend of history and modern design. Built inside the restored 18th-century Fort Thüngen—recognizable by its three acorn-shaped towers—the museu [...]
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LUXEMBOURG CITY – Palais Grand-DucalLocated in the old quarter of the city of Luxembourg, the Grand Ducal Palace has been the official residence of the Grand Duke since the 1890s and is one of the territory's most important buildings. Architecturally, it has evolved according to [...]
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MAINAU – Insel MainauThe 45 hectar Mainau Island lies just off the shores of Lake Constance (Bodensee) the far south-west of Germany, close to Switzerland and Austria. The over 150 year old Arboretum with giant sequoias welcomes you to relax and enjoy nature seaso [...]
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MANDERSCHEID – Manderscheider BurgenManderscheid, a charmingly situated village in the Lieser valley, is known for its two castles: Oberburg (the upper castle) and Niederburg (the lower castle). The Manderscheid family was the most powerful family in the Eifel region of Germany [...]
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MANDERSCHEID – NiederburgThe castle Niederburg is situated a bit outside of Manderscheid, on a rock in the valley. The castle first was mentioned in the 12th century and today is ruined. Niederburg Castle consists of more remnants than Oberburg Castle. It can be seen [...]
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