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Capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, it is customary to designate by Luxembourg City to avoid confusion. It has just over 110 000 inhabitants and lies south of the country. Known for hosting some of the European institutions, it is also known for its green spaces. The old town is perched on top of the cliffs, at the bottom of which flow the Alzette and Pétrusse, whose confluence is in Luxembourg. The city sprawls so on different levels, and some neighborhoods are connected by bridges and gateways. World Heritage of UNESCO, she knows how to live together its ancient buildings and modern constructions, all dotted with parks and gardens, providing many remarkable sights to the visitor, like the fortifications; Adolphe bridge over the ravine of Pétrusse; the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge spanning the Alzette; the Grand Ducal Palace; Notre Dame cathedral of Luxembourg; the former Neumünster Abbey; Place Guillaume II; Place d'Armes, which is very popular with all citizens on Sunday to listen to the bands while drinking a terrace drink. You can also visit the castle of Septfontaines, which dates from 1782; the Gallery of Contemporary Art Am Tunnel, unusual place built underground and exhibiting permanent collections and temporary for Luxembourg artists; National Museum of Natural History, very beautiful and very educational; Parc de Merl-Belair, close to the center with children's playground, pond and basins; the municipal park in the style of English garden; Woman Golden statue erected in 1923 on the Constitution Square in memory of men fallen in the two world wars; St. Quirin Chapel; the Liberty Avenue; the city history museum; Walking Street; the Villa Vauban; the district of Grund, the trendiest of the capital; the Gate of the Jews; the National Library. To move around the city, many bus lines are available, including a night service. The capital has an international airport, located 6 km from the center.