We should all have such a shrine as Maximilian I (1459-1519) whose empty tomb is housed here. He built his own grand monument and surrounded it with 28 oversized bronze statues of family and friends. The original plan was a bit more ambitious and called for 40 statues, 100 statuettes and 32 Roman emperor […]
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Innsbruck, Austria
The aftermath of a puny Austrian thunderstorm seems criminal as I watch the television coverage of the U.S. preparing for Hurricane Irene.
3 Reasons to Visit Innsbruck, Austria
Explore the Winter Olympic-worthy (1964 & 1976) sky-high mountains. Wander the old city center, which contains historic churches, monuments and museums. Streudel, schnitzel, spaetzle
View of Innstrasse, Innsbruck, Austria
Picturesque Innsbruck nestles at the bottom of the Nordkette mountain ridge and is Austria’s only city with the Alps close enough to touch. While most of the nightlife, museums and cathedrals are in the Gothic/Baroque Alstadt, the staggering mountains keep skiers, mountain bikers and hikers busy. Innsbruck is in the Tyrol region. Duke Leopold III […]
Gare de Luxembourg
Like Grand Central’s ceiling if you were on acid. Luxembourg’s main train station is the hub of the country’s domestic railway network and also serves as the international rail station with direct lines to France (including the whiplash-inducing TGV), Belgium and Germany. The original station opened in 1859 and was built entirely from timber. The […]
Vinothèque Speltz
Sommelier Benjamin Fanuel knows what you will like. He personally selects the wines, champagnes and crémants and spirits in this small but robust vinothèque, which features Luxembourgish (from private caves only), French, German, Chilean and American selections, to name but a few. Mr. Fanuel is passionate about wine and loves talking about it. He knows […]
La Fourchette à Droit
If you’re in the mood for a casserole, stop by La Fourchette à Droit, just off Place d”Armes. Although the casseroles like jugged hare with mushrooms and 7-hour lamb shanks set this restaurant apart, the rest of the menu is appealing as well, offering soups, salads, seafood and meat. 5, avenue Monterey, Luxembourg City L-2163 […]
Le Fin Gourmand
Le Fin Gourmand, a Luxembourg brasserie, recently re-opened its doors after a summer hiatus and we were thrilled to finally try it. We’d heard from many people that it was worth visiting, so we met our new friends and neighbors, Cara and Joe, there for dinner. We were not disappointed! The menu features seafood and […]
Fish La Boissonnerie
En route to a different restaurant, we encountered Fish’s welcoming mosaic storefront and charming interior and decided to give it a try. Also, we were curious about the second-floor kitchen. It turns out the food is sent down to the dining room in a dumbwaiter. Climb the narrow, windy wooden staircase to the WC and […]
Maison Européenne de la Photographie
Contemporary photography shows well in this early-18th century Marais mansion. If you only have an hour to spare, view Jane Evelyn Atwood’s Photographs 1976-2010, which features powerful series of prostitutes, women in prison and victims of landmines. 5/7 rue de Fourcy, Paris http://www.mep-fr.org/
