Excursion in Luxembourg

FIRST SAVINGS BANK TOUR, LUXEMBOURG

The First Savings Bank located on the Place de Metz in Luxembourg City is but one of this beautiful city's monumental architectural accomplishments. This private guided tour in Luxembourg is dedicated to exploring the old town as well as the more contemporary city center and discovering some of its most notable landmarks, such as the Hotel de la Caisse d'Epargne, headquarters of the First Savings Bank of Luxembourg.

Take a private guided tour of Luxembourg City with an expert guide who has extensive knowledge of the city and its many spectacular architectural landmarks, from ancient abbeys, forts and palaces to modern structures on the Kirchberg plateau.

Truly a city of contrasts, Luxembourg City presents a blend of ancient and contemporary architecture with a surprisingly aesthetically pleasing result. As part of the private guided First Savings Bank Tour of Luxembourg City visitors will enjoy a day of discovery and delight, with many interesting and attractive landmarks along the tour.

The Old City of Luxembourg encompasses several notable UNESCO World Heritage Sites with ultra-modern, high tech buildings standing vibrantly beside ornate historical monuments. The 17th century, Gothic style Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most impressive historical buildings in Luxembourg, and a tour of the interior reveals dramatic, massive columns as well as many lovely works of art.

The stunning Renaissance structure of the Palace of the Grand Dukes has stood in the heart of Old Town overlooking the city ramparts since the 16th century. It is the official residence of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg and the offices of the head of state, and is open to the public for tours. St. Michael's Church is another beautiful site in the Old City of Luxembourg. Although much smaller than the Notre Dame Cathedral, it is a lovely building with stunning stained glass artwork and remarkable views of the city and its surroundings.

For such a small city, Luxembourg City offers many cultural attractions, including museums, art galleries, theaters, and the Phillharmonie Luxembourg. Its official name is the Grande-Duchesse Josephine-Charlotte Concert Hall, and it features 823 white steel columns that present a distinctive and impressive architectural achievement in this building that is one of the main concert halls in Europe.

When exploring the architectural attractions of Luxembourg City, one cannot overlook the city's amazing ramparts or its spectacular bridges. The city itself is perched on several complex levels on steep cliffs overlooking deep river gorges, and is surrounded by ancient fortified ramparts. Crossing the Petrusse and Alzette Rivers are the Old and New Bridges, the Passarelle and Ponte Adolphe, with their distinctive high stone arches, and the modern Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge spanning the gorge with sleek lines constructed in bright red painted steel