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      • The capital, Luxembourg City, has twice been named European Capital of Culture and is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its historical significance.
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    Luxembourg (/ ˈ l ʌ k s əm b ɜːr ɡ / ⓘ LUK-səm-burg; Luxembourgish: Lëtzebuerg [ˈlətsəbuəɕ] ⓘ; German: Luxemburg [ˈlʊksm̩bʊʁk] ⓘ; French: Luxembourg [lyksɑ̃buʁ] ⓘ), officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a small landlocked country in Western Europe.

  3. The city of Luxembourg is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The architecture of Luxembourg extends back to the Treveri , a Celtic tribe that prospered in the 1st century BC. A few ruins remain from the Roman occupation but the most significant contributions over the centuries have been the country's castles and churches.

  4. Apr 26, 2024 · Luxembourg is the seat of the European Investment Bank, the European Court of Justice, and several other administrative offices of the European Union. In 1994 the old town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Pop. (2011 est.) commune, 94,034; urban agglom., 136,816. This article was most recently revised and updated by

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  5. With the recent recognition of three new heritages at the end of 2023, the country now has nine certified treasures covering a wide range of fields: World Heritage, Intangible Heritage, Memory of the World, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks. World heritage - Luxembourg City, old quarters and fortifications.

  6. The city of Luxembourg is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications, on account of the historical importance of its fortifications.

  7. May 22, 2024 · 1. Immerse yourself in the history of Luxembourg. 2. Learn about the museums of the Grand Duchy. 3. Explore UNESCO sights in Luxembourg. 4. Take a tour of Luxembourg's castles. 5. Visit Luxembourg's festivals. 6. Get a Kulturpass. 7. Discover the national cuisine of Luxembourg.

  8. Belval © André Schösser. Luxembourg city © Gauvin Lapetoule. Luxembourg city © Mike Zenari. Culture. Luxembourg is a colourful country with recognisable influences from Europe and all over the world. Yet the nation has its own unique culture and character.

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