Life, Hopes and Stepping Stones
The Schueberfouer is the big funfair in Luxembourg taking place every year from the end of August until early September at the huge Glacis-field, near the city-centre. But the "Schueberfouer" is not only thrill. Its historic origins as the annual market of the city of Luxembourg can still be seen nowadays at the great number... Continue Reading →
The Elephant Parade, part of an international awareness-raising campaign, arrived to Luxembourg and Trier, Germany, in mid July and was received with a lot of enthusiasm and joy by the public. The 95 mini-elephants (weighing more than 600 kg and about 1.65 m in height) displayed in both cities create a very pleasant visual effect... Continue Reading →
A few weeks back, I spent a quiet Sunday at the Ansembourg Castle, one of Luxembourg's seven castles, a place where one can go back in time for a few hours. If you happen to live nearby Luxembourg or you have decided to spend more than a few days in the area, make sure you... Continue Reading →
This pedestrian promenade, located in Luxembourg City, has often been referred to as 'Europe's most beautiful balcony' and is a delight to stroll down during the day or night. Chemin de la Corniche follows the narrow valley of the Alzette River along the old city walls of the fortifications built by the Spanish and Austrians... Continue Reading →
When crowds flock to Luxembourg's capital, the Casemates are always featured on their to-do list. However, little is known about the origins of the old fortress that hasn't ceased to protect the city and its people over the centuries. On Monday afternoon, I decided to go inside the casemates, a place that is thought to... Continue Reading →
These pictures were taken on Easter Monday in Luxembourg City at the annual Eimaischen market. If you are interested to know more about Eimaischen celebrations, read my previous post ''Join the locals and celebrate Eimaischen this weekend'' Photos Copyright: Roxana Mironescu
Photo Copyrights: Roxana Mironescu 2013 Caisse d'Epargne-Main headquarters Pont Adolphe Old Gate on Rue Large, Old City Somewhere in Bonnevoie Kirchberg at a glance Grund (Unesco World Heritage) The view over the bridge Place Guillaume Times stood still in Ville de Luxembourg Lion statue by the City Hall Abbaye Neumunster (Grund) Grand Ducal Palace, City... Continue Reading →
Some 200 km away from Luxembourg, Strasbourg lies on the western bank of the Rhine river, close to the French border with Germany. Capital of the Alsace region, with a history spanning many centuries, with strong Germanic as well as Gallic influences, Strasbourg means the Fortress on the Crossroads, due to its proximity to many... Continue Reading →
December is that time of the year when people start reflecting on how much life has given them compared to others. Well, it is at this time that many people feel the urge to help others around, making the life of the less fortunate a bit easier in a way or another. Luxembourg makes no... Continue Reading →
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