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Inside the National Museum of History and Art in Luxembourg

December 19, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Unlike other national museums in Europe, the National Museum of History and Art in Luxembourg (MHNA) is small. It does, however, contain impressive fine arts of its own. Who would have ever known that Victor Hugo was a sketch artist? I didn’t – until I saw one of his sketches

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Worth A Try: Views of Luxembourg City from Sky City Liner

December 18, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

At the heart of Luxembourg City, you’ll find a tower with a rotating platform. They call it the Sky City Liner. As the platform goes up, it also rotates, giving the riders a 360-degree views of Luxembourg City. The ride to the top cost me 7 euros. This is actually

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Ancient Meets Modern at Luxembourg City Museum

December 9, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Starting from it’s all-glass facade, visitors would already know that ancient meets modern at Luxembourg City Museum. But, wait until you see its interior. The city’s old ramparts blend well with the modern designs, giving visitors a kind of feeling to be at present while exploring the past. The artifacts

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The Grund is a Charming Part of Luxembourg

December 8, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Grund is a charming part of Luxembourg City. According to census, there are less than 800 people living here and only 33% are Luxembourgers. The only thing I know before I came here was that Luxembourg is a haven for the ultra rich. So, maybe, some of them live

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Inside the Notre Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg

December 7, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

When you’re in Europe, you’ll find that there are many cathedrals named as Notre Dame. The photos below are what you inside the Notre Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg. There’s nothing special here, compared to other cathedrals and basilicas across the continent. Its architecture can be described as late Gothic and

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The Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg Has Got an Impressive Facade

December 6, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 2 Comments

The Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg Has Got an impressive facade. Yes, I was impressed. I wasn’t even planning or looking for this place but when I passed it on my way to the museum, I had to sit down on an empty cafe across the street and admire it

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Chemin de la Corniche Promenade in Luxembourg is Europe’s Most Beautiful Balcony

December 5, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Chemin de la Corniche Promenade in Luxembourg is Europe’s Most Beautiful Balcony. Perhaps, it’s the world’s longest balcony, too! I walked the entire promenade that snakes through the top of ancient, historical forts. Chemin de la Corniche. The promenade runs on top of the old ramparts built by the French

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Things to do in Luxembourg for One Day

August 9, 2017 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Yes, it’s possible to visit Luxembourg for one day. The city is just too small that you don’t even have to stay there for a night. I’ve seen and did all the things I wanted to do in less than 6 hours. I could have taken a train to Brussels