For such a small city, there are a lot of things to see. The primary museum attraction is definitely the Musee d’Histoire de la Ville de Luxembourg (Luxembourg City Historical Museum). Set in the oldest part of the city, this museum takes you back in time through the city’s history, from as far back as the 10th century. Exhibits include geological, historical, and archeological objects, as well as the Bentinek-Thyssen Collection of works of art by 15th- to 18th-century Low Countries artists, with works by Rembrandt, Breughel, Rubens, and others. The museum also features an interactive multimedia system.

Another not-to-miss spot is the Cathedrale de Notre-Dame (Notre-Dame Cathedral), an impressive Gothic building from the early 1600s. Inside is the royal family vault, the sarcophagus of the John the Blind, and the treasury. If you wish to view the treasury, you have to first ask the sacristan. Be here on the fifth Sunday following Easter when thousands of pilgrims arrive for the Octave of Our Lady of Luxembourg, then carry the statue of the Holy Virgin through the streets to an altar in the avenue de la Porte Neuve.

One more impressive sight is the Palais Grand-Ducal (Palace of the Grand Dukes). Originally built as the Town Hall in the 16th century, it was later taken over by the Luxembourg royal family. Tour the magnificently lavish rooms, which feature splendid chandeliers, delicate tapestries, and intricate wood carvings. The oldest part of the building goes back to 1572, while the new wing is from 1741. Stop next door to see the Chamber of Deputies, Luxembourg’s Parliament.