Flags of the World | Luxembourg

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The flag of Luxembourg very much resembles the flag of The Netherlands. Maybe because Luxemburg was ruled by the Netherlands from 1815 to 1890. However both flags are not identical.

City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications

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Luxembourg is a landlocked country in Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, Germany and France. Luxembourg City is a commune with city status, and the capital of Luxembourg.  

The Old City of Luxembourg has long been part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Because of its strategic position, Luxembourg was, from the 16th century until 1867, when its walls were dismantled, one of Europe's greatest fortified sites.

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Europe stamp 2014, part of a set of two stamps. This year’s theme is traditional musical instruments. The stamp depicts a small group of musicians clothed in historical peasant costumes playing the traditional Luxembourgish song, the “Hämmelsmarsch“, on traditional instruments.

Luxembourg

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(upper left) On the Place Clairefontaine stands the monument to Grand Duchess Charlotte (1896-1985)

(upper right) Notre-Dame Cathedral. It was originally a Jesuit church, and its cornerstone was laid in 1613.

(middle) The Municipal Park  is a public urban park in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg

(bottom left) Philharmonic Orchestra

(bottom right) Henri Moore’s “Locking piece”  and Place Guillaume.

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Europa-stamp 2011, from a set of two stamps.