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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Luxembourg City's setting is spectacular — the old town perches on a rocky promontory above the Alzette and Petrusse valleys, connected to newer quarters by dramatic bridges and viaducts. The Casemates du Bock, a network of 17 km of underground fortifications carved into the rock, are a UNESCO World Heritage site and the city's most distinctive attraction. The Chemin de la Corniche, called Europe's most beautiful balcony, is a walking path along the cliff edge with views over the Grund valley and its medieval houses below. The Grand Ducal Palace, the Place d'Armes, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral anchor the upper town. The Kirchberg plateau houses the European Court of Justice and the MUDAM contemporary art museum in a striking I.M. Pei building. Three official languages — Luxembourgish, French, and German — reflect the country's position at the crossroads of European culture.
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Use the free Pfaffenthal elevator and the funicular to move between the upper and lower cities — the altitude difference is significant and the views from the lifts are part of the experience.
May through September offers warm weather for gorge walks and terrace dining, with the Schueberfouer funfair in late August as the country's biggest festival.