{"id":12258,"date":"2023-11-05T07:39:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T07:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cooncampsprings.com\/?p=12258"},"modified":"2023-11-05T07:39:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-05T07:39:15","slug":"i-explored-the-capital-city-of-europes-richest-country-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cooncampsprings.com\/travel\/i-explored-the-capital-city-of-europes-richest-country-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"I explored the capital city of Europe’s richest country on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Luxembourg is a pretty unique country – it\u2019s landlocked, sharing borders with bigger neighbours Belgium, Germany and France.<\/p>\n

Yet even though Luxembourg is a staggering 10 times smaller than Belgium, it is the richest country in the world with a GDP per capita of $135,610 (\u00a3109,959).<\/p>\n

The average cost of living is around 13 percent more expensive in Luxembourg than the UK, although it is entirely possible to visit the gorgeous capital city of Luxembourg in a way that is kind to your budget.<\/p>\n

For starters, all public transport in Luxembourg is absolutely free. An extensive bus and tram network in Luxembourg City is accessible to all and immediately provides coverage of the city for nothing.<\/p>\n

Whether you arrive in Luxembourg City by bus, or into its beautifully decorated train station (Gare L\u00ebtzebuerg), a journey into the centre is quick and completely free of charge.<\/p>\n

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Arriving in the centre, the first port of call is to marvel at the imperious Monument of Remembrance – nicknamed \u2018G\u00eblle Fra\u2019 meaning \u2018Golden Lady\u2019 in reference to the striking statue on top of the monument. It was built to remember the thousands of Luxembourgers who lost their lives in both World Wars and the Korean War, and the Golden Lady symbolises an angel of peace.<\/p>\n

Across the road from the \u2018G\u00eblle Fra\u2019 is Luxembourg\u2019s very own Notre Dame Cathedral. Granted, it isn\u2019t as immediately striking as its iconic Parisian namesake, but the interior of the church is impressive nonetheless.<\/p>\n

As the light catches the vibrant stained glass windows, the delicately sculpted stone columns are illuminated in ethereal beams, creating a peaceful ambience to admire this heavenly parish.<\/p>\n

Admission to the cathedral is free, and the church is a stone\u2019s throw away from Luxembourg City\u2019s old town.<\/p>\n

After a short walk, no longer than a couple of minutes, you\u2019ll find one of the city\u2019s most iconic buildings, the Grand Ducal Palace – the official residence of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.<\/p>\n

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