Luxembourg: A1 Cents Tunnel
Luxembourg City straddles the Alzette and Pétrusse valleys in southern Luxembourg, and their steep-sided terrain directed the growth of its upper and lower towns. The UNESCO-listed Old Town and fortifications recall the capital’s long role as a heavily defended strategic site; its rocky promontory developed into one of Europe’s most formidable fortresses. Across the valleys, the Kirchberg plateau has become a major European institutional district, home to the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Investment Bank. Luxembourg City is also the country’s political and financial centre, where historic quarters meet modern offices and major transport corridors.
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Luxembourg has served as a fortified seat of power in the Alzette and Pétrusse valleys since the 10th century. Count Siegfried established a castle on the Bock promontory in 963, beginning the stronghold that later earned the city the name “Gibraltar of the North.” Its Old Quarters and Fortifications are inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, while the Corniche follows the edge of the old town above the Alzette. Beyond the ramparts, Luxembourg is the capital and administrative centre of the Grand Duchy, with European Union institutions in Kirchberg. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Luxembourg’s river valleys and plateau districts relate to their surroundings.
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Among Luxembourg’s cantons, Canton Luxembourg stands out for encompassing the capital and its internationally important administrative core. Luxembourg City occupies a dramatic site above the Alzette and Pétrusse valleys, where deep gorges frame the old quarters and the remains of a formidable fortress. Its Old Town and fortifications form a UNESCO World Heritage site, while the Kirchberg plateau is home to major European Union institutions. Beyond the city, the canton combines suburban communities, woodland and cultivated countryside in the country’s south-central area. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Canton Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg is best known internationally for its role as a European financial centre. This small Grand Duchy sits between Belgium, France and Germany, with the Moselle River forming part of its eastern border and the wooded Ardennes extending across the north. Luxembourg City is defined by its deep river valleys, the historic Old Town and the remains of formidable fortifications, together listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. European institutions also give the capital an international character, while the village of Schengen recalls the agreement that helped reshape travel across much of Europe. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Luxembourg.
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