There's a 17th-century cathedral and the Grand Ducal palace built during the Renaissance. In the deep gorges that cut through the center of the city are leafy parks and the old neighborhoods of Clausen and Grund, where artisan houses have been transformed into lively bars and restaurants. Under the city are 14 miles of tunnels, remains of once-mighty fortifications built by Austrian occupiers in the 18th century. To the east, the Moselle River forms a natural frontier with Germany. A riverside road snakes through a string of wine-making towns.
Most vineyards are open to visitors and offer wine-tasting tours.
Up north is Echternach, a pretty border town built around an ancient abbey where pilgrims come to visit the tomb of St. Willibrord, an Irish missionary who spread Christianity in the region in the 7th century. Copyright Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Your source for travel is Carlson Wagonlit.