Sights and Scenes: Luxembourg

Fortress of Luxembourg

6 Aug, 2014 | From Fabienne of Luxembourg

POSTCROSSING SWAP

Top: (from left) Rocher du Bock, Casemates, Tour espagnole

Bottom: Les 3 Tours, Circuit Vauban/Porte des Bons Malades

The Fortress of Luxembourg refers to the former fortifications of Luxembourg City, the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, which were mostly demolished in 1867. Because of its strategic position, Luxembourg was, from the 16th century until 1867, when its walls were dismantled, one of Europe's greatest fortified sites. The City of Luxembourg was one of the largest fortresses of modern Europe which was constantly strengthened and reinforced as it passed successively into the hands of the great European powers.

Fabienne arranged this swap as early as July to collect postcards with birthday greetings for her boyfriend's birthday this November.

Birthday greetings from Luxembourg

 

A Birthday Postcard

29 Apr, 2013 | From Sylvie of Luxembourg

SURPRISE POSTCARD

Sylvie, who swapped a postcard with me before, sent me this cute postcard for my birthday. She wished me a fabulous, incredible, wonderful, stupendous, marvelous, splendid, fantastic, amazing, terrific, and a sensational birthday.

My first postcard from Luxembourg

 

Grüße aus, Luxemburg

15 Mar, 2013 | From Sylvie of Luxembourg

POSTROSSING SWAP

This is my first postcard from Luxembourg. It features the beautiful sights and tourist destinations in their country such as the Pont du chemin de fer + Kirchberg, Cathedrale, Pont Adolphe / nocturne, Petrusse Express sous Pont Adolphe, and Gare Centrale / nocturne.

Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Western Europe. With an area of 2,586 square kilometres, it is one of the smallest sovereign nations in Europe.  Luxembourg is a developed country, with an advanced economy and the world's second highest GDP (PPP) per capita (after Qatar), according to the World Bank.

Luxembourg's culture is a fusion of Romanic and Germanic Europe, integrating customs of each. Accordingly, Luxembourg is a trilingual country: Luxembourgish, French and German are official languages. Although a secular state, Luxembourg is predominantly Roman Catholic.