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Luxembourg City was once referred to as 'the best fortress in the world, except Gibraltar'.

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Luxembourg City

Luxembourg

Country
Luxembourg
Population
132.8K
Coordinates
49.61, 6.13
958th most populous city in the world

Luxembourg, also known as Luxembourg City, is the capital city of Luxembourg and the country's most populous commune.

From the “History” section

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The city is home to the Second World War Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, which contains the remains of General George S. Patton.

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Luxembourg City

Luxembourg

Country
Luxembourg
Population
132.8K
Coordinates
49.61, 6.13
958th most populous city in the world

Luxembourg, also known as Luxembourg City, is the capital city of Luxembourg and the country's most populous commune.

From the “Places of interest” section

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Public transport in Luxembourg City has been free since 29 February 2020.

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Luxembourg City

Luxembourg

Country
Luxembourg
Population
132.8K
Coordinates
49.61, 6.13
958th most populous city in the world

Luxembourg, also known as Luxembourg City, is the capital city of Luxembourg and the country's most populous commune.

From the “Transport” section

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Photo: Procrastineur49 · CC0

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Ville-Haute vue du Fort Verlorenkost (cropped)
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Luxembourg City is the only international airport in the country, located 6 kilometers from the city center.

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Luxembourg City

Luxembourg

Country
Luxembourg
Population
132.8K
Coordinates
49.61, 6.13
958th most populous city in the world

Luxembourg, also known as Luxembourg City, is the capital city of Luxembourg and the country's most populous commune.

From the “Transport” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Procrastineur49 · CC0

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Ville-Haute vue du Fort Verlorenkost (cropped)
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Luxembourg City was the first city to be named European Capital of Culture twice, first in 1995.

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Luxembourg City

Luxembourg

Country
Luxembourg
Population
132.8K
Coordinates
49.61, 6.13
958th most populous city in the world

Luxembourg, also known as Luxembourg City, is the capital city of Luxembourg and the country's most populous commune.

From the “Culture” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Procrastineur49 · CC0

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