Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

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Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Description

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a small state, roughly 1,000 sq. mi. It is situated between Belgium, France and Germany, and has about 390,000 inhabitants. It is a sovereign and independent constitutional monarchy.

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg dates back to 963 when Sigfried, count of the Ardennes and founder of the Luxembourg Dynasty, built a castle on what today is the city of Luxembourg.

Luxembourg has been a battleground for many wars in Europe. The fortress of Luxembourg was captured and devastated more than 20 times in 400 years. During the French Revolution, the Duchy was the "Département des Fôrets."

In 1815 the Congress of Vienna raised the former Duchy to the status of a Grand Duchy and gave it

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Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Financial attraction or stock exchange; Industrial attraction, factory museum; Region with significant interests

Address

Luxembourg National Tourist Office
Box 1001
L-1010 Luxembourg
Luxembourg

http://www.ont.lu