Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City is the capital and largest city of Luxembourg, built around the deep valleys of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers. Its historic fortifications and old quarters form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Alzette: A river in Luxembourg and France that flows through Luxembourg City before joining the Sûre. Its steep valley divides the city’s historic districts.
Lucilinburhuc: The early medieval fortified site on the Bock promontory that became Luxembourg City. Its fortress marks the city’s beginnings on a defensible rocky outcrop.
European Court of Justice: The European Union’s highest court for interpreting EU law and reviewing its application. It is one of the EU institutions based in Luxembourg City.
Brussels: The capital of Belgium and a principal center of European Union institutions. Both host major EU institutions, but Brussels is larger and has a broader international administrative role.
Pétrusse: A river in Luxembourg that joins the Alzette in Luxembourg City. Its valley forms a second major natural barrier through the city.
County of Luxembourg: A medieval political territory centered on Luxembourg and ruled by the House of Luxembourg. The county’s rise made the small fortress a political center.
European Investment Bank: The European Union’s lending institution, which finances projects supporting EU policy goals. Its headquarters place a major EU financial institution in the city.
Strasbourg: A French city that hosts the European Parliament’s plenary sessions and the Council of Europe. Its European institutions complement, rather than duplicate, Luxembourg City’s EU roles.
Grund, Luxembourg: A historic quarter of Luxembourg City in the valley of the Alzette. Its riverside streets show how settlement developed below the upper town.
House of Luxembourg: A European dynasty whose members ruled Luxembourg and held the crowns of Bohemia and the Holy Roman Empire. Its rulers elevated Luxembourg from a fortress town to a dynastic center.

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