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Architectural Icon: Valentiny Foundation

A unique curved façade made of Schengen plaster honours Luxembourg’s greatest modern architect
by Sarita Rao 3 min. 10.04.2021
Almost space age, Karbaukis has photographed a number of water towers (Waassertierm) in Luxembourg
Spot

Architectural icons: water towers

You may not be a fan of rain, but have you ever noticed the architectural wonders that are the Waassertierm of Luxembourg?
by Sarita Rao 3 min. 07.03.2021
The buildings of Esch have intricate facades and window decorations, if you look up to the higher floors Photo: Guy Jallay
Art Nouveau

Architectural Icon: the windows of Esch

22.02.2021
Blast furnace A in Belval is 82 metres high and has a viewing platform
Heritage:

Architectural Icon: Belval blast furnaces

1 04.03.2021
The central station was designed to give the impression of a Baroque abbey Photo: Shutterstock
Culture:

Architectural icon: rail station and rotundas

16.02.2021
Reconstructed for the last time after the Second World War Photo: Anouk Antony
Heritage

Architectural Icon: Echternach Abbey

1 10.05.2020
There are no sharp edges so the building blends effortlessly into its surroundings Photo: Christof Weber
Nature

Architectural Icon: Biodiversum

13.04.2020
The original site of the abbey was the artisan district, home to the bakers, millers and fisherman who looked after Count Conrad's retinue Photo: Serge Waldbillig
Culture

Architectural icon: Neumünster Abbey

28.12.2020
Organ pipes, the body of a fish or a whale opening it's mouth? Photo: Alfonso Salgueiro Lora
Culture

Architectural icons: Philharmonie

31.10.2020
Three spires, one dating back to the 17th century Photo: Anouk Antony
Culture

Architectural icon: Cathedral Notre Dame

17.12.2020

Events & Traditions

Traditions

Klibberen and Émaischen explained

The church bells leave and the rattles return for the four days of Klibberen, whilst Luxembourg’s Easter Monday Péckvillchen market has its traditions in the potters’ brotherhood
1 by Sarita Rao 3 min. 02.04.2021
Tradition:

Celebrate Bretzelsonndeg at home

The parade might be cancelled, but you can make your own bretzels at home. Learn more about the history of this Luxembourg tradition
by Sarita Rao 2 min. 13.03.2021
Buergbrennen in Beggen Photo: Manuel Dias
Tradition

What is Buergbrennen?

1 20.02.2021
Carnival should end on Ash Wednesday, but in Luxembourg the celebrations normally go on for longer Photo: Laurent Blum
Fuesend

Carnival: burning men, fancy dress and nuns' farts

06.02.2021
Keep an eye out on the roads for children bearing homemade lanterns on 2 February Photo: Gerry Huberty
Tradition:

Liichtmëssdag brings light to Luxembourg

1 02.02.2021
If your slice contains the "bean", you get to be king or queen for the day Photo: Chris Karaba
Tradition

Dräikinneksdag

05.01.2021
Families can take part in beet-sculpting workshops Photo: Luxemburger Wort archives
Halloween

All Saints including Hubert

25.10.2020
A parade of sheep and musicians playing the Hämmelsmarsch marks the official opening of Schueberfouer Photo: Chris Karaba
Tradition

Schueberfouer – the city's famous fair explained

1 15.08.2020

Welcome to the neighbourhood

Districts

Neighbourhood watch: Beggen

Beggen may appear to be just a traffic-filled thoroughfare of shops and garages, but it's the place to pick up Asian spices or try some Syrian food
by Sarita Rao 6 min. 27.01.2021
City

Neighbourhood watch: Limpertsberg

Luxembourgish and expat families occupy this former rose-growing city district, which still retains some beautiful Art Nouveau houses
by Sarita Rao 12 min. 20.04.2019
Kirchberg (Shutterstock)
Living:

Neighbourhood watch: Kirchberg & Weimerskirch

25.11.2020
The French-language Vauban school opened its campus in Gasperich in 2017
Rejuvenation

Neighbourhood watch: Gasperich

27.04.2021
St. George's International School is based in Hamm on Rue des Peupliers Photo: St. George's International School
Live

Neighbourhood watch: Cents and Hamm

20.09.2020
Property prices reach up to €14,106 per square metre Photo: Wikimedia Commons/MMFE
Living

Neighbourhood watch: Belair

27.06.2020

Neighbourhoods outside the City

Straddling the banks of the River Alzette the commune of Walferdange is surrounded by beautiful forests
Residential

Neighbourhood Watch: Walferdange

Roman ruins, a great selection of shops and restaurants, forest walks and connection by rail and bus make Walferdange a popular residential neighbourhood
1 by Sarita RAO 15 min. 23.03.2021
Living

Neighbourhood Watch: Esch-sur-Alzette

The 2022 European Capital of Culture and the country’s second city is replacing its industrial past with a creative, artistic and multi-cultural vibe
1 by Sarita Rao 16 min. 08.08.2020
The commune has a total population of 8,090 Photo: Anouk Antony
Grevenmacher district

Neighbourhood watch: Junglinster

1 17.02.2021
Mamer town hall Photo: Shutterstock
West

Neighbourhood watch: Mamer

17.05.2020
Mierscher Kulturhaus hosts theatre, events and exhibitions Photo: Marc Wilwert
Location

Neighbourhood watch: Mersch

18.10.2020
Flowers on the forest floor in Bridel Photo: Guy Jallay
Living

Neighbourhood watch: Bridel & Kopstal

29.01.2020
Hesperange castle dates back to the 13th century
Live

Neighbourhood watch: Hesperange & Alzingen

03.05.2021
Strassen is home to 115 nationalities and almost 10,000 residents Photo: Charlot Kuhn
West

Neighbourhood watch: Strassen

13.01.2021