Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers.
For reasons of its location and natural geography, Luxembourg has been a place of strategic military importance throughout history. As a result, the country suffered several foreign invasions and, each time, the country’s capital was re-fortified and expanded. In the 19th century, the Grand Duchy gained its independence and the city continued its steady expansion.
In 1952 Luxembourg became the headquarters of the European Coal and Steel Community. Later on, Luxembourg City was also chosen to be the seat of several other European institutions.
Useful facts:
- Size: 356 km2
- Number of citizens: 80,000
- Languages: the official language is Luxembourgian, but English, German and French are also spoken.
Thanks to its long and colourful history, Luxembourg City is a fascinating place for tourists. They will definitely enjoy the great diversity of concerts, exhibitions and cultural events the city organizes.
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Luxembourg City is the largest city in Luxembourg. Within Europe it is widely regarded as a major commercial, banking, industrial, administrative and cultural centre, as well as an important rail hub.
- Key sectors: the iron and steel industry, financial services and the ICT sector
Luxembourg is currently attracting foreign investors for several reasons. Its unique location at the heart of Europe makes the city one of Europe’s major industrial centres. The presence there of several European institutions, e.g. the European Investment Bank, reinforces the external image of Luxembourg City as a major financial and banking centre.
Luxembourg International Airport is situated a short 6 kilometres from the city centre and it also has direct access to the international motorway network.
- Business events: the Luxembourg Convention Bureau is the address par excellence for planners of high-level business meetings and trade fairs.
- Policy of subsidies: the City Council actively encourages companies to relocate their businesses to the city.
- Airport: Luxembourg International Airport
