963, the year Count Siegfried built a fortified castle on the Bock promontory. This became the heart of the city of Luxembourg. Mighty walls were added, and Burgundians, Spanish, French and Austrians all added to the core making this one of the strongest fortifications in the world. It included 23km of casements, which could shelter thousands of soldiers and their horses. There were workshops here, kitchens, infirmaries and slaughter houses. In the 19th century 90% of the fortifications were demolished, but to blow up the casements meant blowing up the city. So they sealed off the entrances, leaving 17km for you to explore. Some parts are steep, but you will have great views of the city from these hidden underground passages. Those are unique feature of the city and make relocating to Luxembourg that much more exciting.
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You must make a declaration of arrival at the Municipal Office in your locality within eight days of moving to Luxembourg from UK. You will need:
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