Luxembourg City is the capital city of Luxembourg and the country’s most populous commune. Standing at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse rivers in southern Luxembourg, the city lies at the heart of Western Europe. The city contains Luxembourg Castle, established by the Franks in the Early Middle Ages, around which a settlement developed.

Despite Luxembourg’s best efforts to remain neutral in the First World War, it was occupied by Germany on 2 August 1914. The occupation lasted until November 2018. In 1940, Germany occupied Luxembourg again. After the war, Luxembourg ended its neutrality, and became a founding member of several inter-governmental and supra-governmental institutions.

Despite the city’s small size, it has several notable museums: the National Museum of History and Art (MNHA), the Luxembourg City History Museum, the new Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art (Mudam) and National Museum of Natural History (NMHN).

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to Luxembourg City on September 21, 2023. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.