Europe Independent Travel: Luxembourg

Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is located in northwestern Europe, bordered by Germany to the east, France to the south, and Belgium to the west and north. The Luxembourg Monument of the Millennium, completed in 1923, is located at Place de la Constitution. It was originally built to commemorate the 3,000 Luxembourg soldiers who died in World War I. After being destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt, thus acquiring a dual significance. The statue on top depicts a young woman in a golden war robe, overlooking the entire city, slightly bowing as she presents an olive branch in her hand. The people of Luxembourg have endowed this statue with the symbolic meaning of freedom and resistance, and it is regarded as a national treasure and symbol of the country. This monument is also called the "Golden Lady."

The Bock Casemates are one of Luxembourg's most famous historical sites. Built in 963 AD, they are located at the northeastern promontory of the old town, surrounded on three sides by the Alzette River, forming a natural defensive terrain, and are known as the "Gibraltar of the North."

Luxembourg Notre-Dame Cathedral

Take a photo and check in at the most beautiful storm corridor, just a quick visit.

A round-trip train from Brussels took 8 hours (originally only 6 hours, but unfortunately railway maintenance caused a detour) to visit Luxembourg. Fortunately, the attractions are concentrated, so about 3 hours of walking around was enough.