French: Ville de Luxembourg : vieux quartiers et fortifications
The City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications is a World Heritage site in Luxembourg defined by the UNESCO in 1994 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 115 (349) in our monthly survey..
"Because of its strategic position, Luxembourg was, from the 16th century until 1867, when its walls were dismantled, one of Europe's greatest fortified sites. It was repeatedly reinforced as it passed from one great European power to another: the Holy Roman Emperors, the House of Burgundy, the Habsburgs, the French and Spanish kings, and finally the Prussians. Until their partial demolition, the fortifications were a fine example of military architecture spanning several centuries."
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