Saturday, June 04, 2011

Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small country (only 2,586 square kilometers, or 999 square miles), but probably one of our favorite countries in Europe.


A church in Luxembourg City


Casements in Luxembourg City, an immense underground military defense system


Street in Luxembourg City


Building in Luxembourg City


Entrance to Luxembourg American Military Cemetery


Chapel memorial in the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery


There are 5,076 American military personnel buried in the cemetery. While in the cemetery, there is no doubt you are on hollowed ground.


General Patton's grave


American Military Cemetery


Chapel memorial in the American Military Cemetery


A mosaic in the chapel ceiling depicts the Holy Spirit as a dove on a cloud held by four angels


Align Center
View of Castle overlooking the town of Vianden, Luxembourg


View of the Our River in Vianden


Victor Hugo house in Vianden, Luxembourg


Vine-covered home in Vianden, Luxembourg