The site borrows its name from one of the most common phrases associated with Luxembourg – ‘in Luxembourg it’s three’. That is, three kisses when you are greeting a person, as opposed to the frugal two kisses given in most other countries on the continent. Often enough for newcomers, that last kiss ends up clumsily lingering mid-air whilst the other person apprehends you with the automatic phrase ‘in Luxembourg it’s three’.
Well now you know, in Luxembourg it is three. Starting on the right-hand side.
But not only is it three kisses, the number three is pretty significant to Luxembourg. The country has three national languages; Luxembourgish, German and French. It is landlocked by three other countries; Belgium, Germany and France. And internally, it is divided into three districts – the Diekirch district, the Grevenmacher district and the Luxembourg district, where the capital city presides. Inside the city, one of the most famous landmarks is The Three Towers – these are the remains of the second fortifications that were built around Luxembourg in the year 1050, making them one of the oldest structures in the city…
Throughout my seven years living in Luxembourg, I compiled this travel-by-numbers guide to the city.
In Luxembourg It's Three 