Historic site · UNESCO
Bock Casemates
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Miles of tunnels carved into the cliffs, once used to defend the city.
Neighbourhood · Luxembourg · Luxembourg
Grund
The lower town in the valley, with old houses, riverside paths and restaurants.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Grund matters
The Grund is the quiet lower quarter of the city, set on the Alzette river beneath the cliffs. Old houses, cafes and an abbey line the lanes, and a riverside path makes for a nice stroll. A lift or the steps lead up to the upper town.
Talking points
- A lift connects it to the upper town.
- It sits in the river valley.
- Cafes and restaurants line the lanes.
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