UNESCO Sites in Luxembourg

Luxembourg UNESCO has registered 1 site on the World Heritage list and 0 on the tentative list.

Some places are so interesting that it’s relevant to keep them for future generations. This is why UNESCO has built a list of crucial classified properties in which superb places stand out for their aesthetic, natural, artistic, or cultural significance.

More than a thousand places are registered as Unesco’s World Heritage worldwide. Due to my interest in visiting World Heritage sites, I compiled the UNESCO list in Luxembourg and the corresponding map.

Luxembourg UNESCO list

1. City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications

Luxembourg UNESCO Map

Click on the blue pins to view more relevant information about each World Heritage site in Luxembourg.

Description

1. The city of Luxembourg is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and is famous for its Old Quarters and Fortifications. The Old Quarters, a UNESCO World Heritage site, feature several distinct neighborhoods, including the picturesque Grund and the historic Ville Haute, home to important landmarks such as the Grand Ducal Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral. The city’s fortifications, which include underground tunnels called the casemates, played a crucial role in many conflicts throughout history and can still be explored by visitors. Luxembourg City’s unique blend of ancient fortifications and charming old neighborhoods make it a must-see destination for history, culture, and architecture enthusiasts.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Luxembourg have protected places for their cultural and natural importance.

Sites on the Tentative List

Luxembourg has no properties inscribed on the UNESCO Tentative List.