‘mir wellebleiwewatmirsinn’ English translation ‘we want to remain what we are’.
The tiny country in Europe surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany, has a population of over 650,000. The northern region has forest and nature parks, rocky gorges in the east and the Moselle valley in the south. The valley is 22,000 acres total but out of that number, 3,200 acres belong within the Luxembourg border. And a little known fact, is Luxembourg has the highest proportion of millionaire households in Europe. The country that consists of 998 square miles, has 50 castles remaining from the Medieval Times, which some have been restored. Some of the castles are surrounded by charming old towns. Soccer is the country’s most popular sport.
TOP ATTRACTIONS
The Three Towers, made of ancient brick, are located in Luxembourg City. 4 Stars on TripAdvisor. There are two towers which flank a middle tower (dating back to 1200 and the flanking two goes back to the 1400s). According to Wikipedia, it was part of a fortification that took nine centuries to construct from the tenth century to 1867.
HOLY GHOST CITADEL, yes there is such a location, and it is located on the stretch of land bearing the same HG name. The military fortress was founded in 1234. 4.5 Stars on TripAdvisor.
FINE DINING
Like it was stated in the very first paragraph, statistically, the tiny country in the heart of Europe has more millionaires per household (25% or 1 out of 4 households) than rest of the continent. So with all the “rich blood” floating around the country, surly their taste buds are have high standards.
- Restaurant Mosconi is 4.4 stars on TripAdvisor with 141 reviews. The food menu items are the most beautiful one will ever lay eyes upon. http://www.mosconi.lu. The Italian menu is served 8-course. They are prepared mostly with imported ingredients from Italy. Michelin describes the food as “…a fireworks of flavor”. The establishment uses white truffles from Alba; tomatoes from Sicily, beef from Tuscany; veal from Piedmont.
- Brasserie Guillaume is a French, Seafood, with 4 Stars on TripAdvisor, with the menu emphasis on carpaccio and seafood. http://www.brasserieguillaume.com. It’s site is committed to the freshest produce and is definitely committed to working with serious seafood suppliers. Exclusive events of lobster and carpaccio festivals are held March 31, 2020.
Oberweis
Breakfast, Lunch, and Brunch are the café’s focus. Vegetarian, Vegan Options. Certificate of Excellence 2016, 2017, and 2019. TripAdvisor has it at 4 out of 5. Dessert, Café, European. http://www.oberweis.lu.
LAKES, RIVERS & GARDENS
The country has lakes and rivers crisscrossing plains and rivers to create splendid sceneries. Water sports, fishing, and boating are popular activities which can be partially performed year round.
Garden attractions such as Parcs de la Petrusse, is a hit amongst TripAdvisor’s reviewers mentioning the trees were red, yellow and green. TA’s Certificate of Excellence. 4 Stars on TripAdvisor, as well.
AIRBNB
The millionaire capital of Europe evidently isn’t so greedy as the data coming out of its Airbnb sector indicates. In 2020, Luxembourg became the payment center for Airbnb in the European Union (EU). From the beginning of 2017 – the final quarter of 2019, the rental growth doubled form 400% – 800%. The overall Airbnb rating is 4.69%. 84% gave it a 4.5 rating overall. 34% of rentals are available full time. The most active rentals are in the trendy city of Gare (260 acres in size) with 106 listings at this posting. The district of 11,000 residents have 84% of its population are foreign. It has contains charming apartments dating back to the 19th Century.
RIDESHARING
No data ridesharing apps to report on at this posting.
CONCLUSION
The heart of Europe contains as much history as there is anywhere else on Earth. Castles continue to hook our imagination when chivalry romanticized. The Medieval Period left the world a fascination of chivalry and war that have been brought life in books and Hollywood. Luxembourg has a fine dining scene that’s combines with the back drop of ancient bricks fortification that will have travelers respecting the millionaire have for there home in the heart of Europe.
Hope this post has assisted you in the research of your next destination.
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