Excursions
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial
In a silent forest clearing near the village of Hamm, a few
miles east of Luxembourg city, lie the graves of more than 5,000
American soldiers killed during World War II, when the Grand Duchy
of Luxembourg became a battleground in the Allies'...
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The picturesque village of Vianden, situated on the banks of the
Our River and guarded by a magnificent restored medieval castle,
makes a pleasant day trip about 25 miles (40km) north of the city
of Luxembourg. The castle dates back to the 9th...
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In the heart of the Ardennes Mountain region about 30 miles
(50km) north of Luxembourg City, the village of Clervaux is
overlooked by a 15th-century castle, a Romanesque church with twin
spires, and a large Benedictine monastery. The castle houses three
small museums, including...
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The beautiful town of Echternach lies on the border between
Germany and Luxembourg on the banks of the Sûre River. It
boasts a famed abbey, founded in the 7th century by St Willibrord,
whose remains are contained in a magnificent white marble
sarcophagus in...
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