Luxembourg was at the heart of WW2, sandwiched between the French Maginot line and the German Siegfried line. Even though the Grand Duchy issued a proclamation of neutrality in 1939, on May 10th 1940, German troops entered the country. By noon, the capital city was occupied and many fled abroad, including the government and the … Continue reading WW2 SITES IN LUXEMBOURG
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LUXEMBOURG’S 3 LEADING LADIES
There are three important ladies in Luxembourg’s history which are immortalised as statues around the city: Gëlle Fra (The Golden Lady) is synonymous with Luxembourg City and she stands proudly at its heart on Place de la Constitution. She represents Nike, the Greek Mythological Goddess of freedom and was erected in order to commemorate the … Continue reading LUXEMBOURG’S 3 LEADING LADIES
In Luxembourg It's Three 