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The story begins in August 1869 when the Steamer “Venetian” sailed from Liverpool for Alexandria with a cargo bound for Bombay. Shortly afterwards the “Pera” sailed from London with passengers for the same destination. This was at a time when the Suez Canal was nearing completion and due to be opened within three months.

Even at this late stage, however, few could imagine how such a new “seaway” would change the shape of world trade forever. Up until now, ships had unloaded passengers and cargo at Alexandria from where they would be moved by land to Suez – over 200 miles away, before joining another vessel and resuming the journey. In this way, the longer and more perilous route around the Cape of Good Hope was avoided.

The passengers on board the Pera had enjoyed an uneventful crossing to Gibraltar and a similarly quiet journey taking in almost the entire length of the Mediterranean before their ship grounded off Alexandria – where they remained for three hours until floating off with the tide.

Despite this minor mishap, they were, nevertheless mostly at ease and looking forward to joining the more opulent “Carnatic” – the pride of the P & O fleet. The long trek to Suez was a frightful journey in the most oppressive of conditions – but there really was no alternative and everyone knew they would soon be enjoying cool evening sea breezes once again. In the meantime, the Masters of both the Pera and Venetian had played their part and were already heading back to England.

Progress overland was always slow, so it was not until the second week of September that Captain Jones was able to supervise the arrival and stowage of both passengers and cargo. He exercised great care – some of that cargo was very valuable and he had to make sure every single item was accounted for and thoroughly checked.

Finally, he was able to confirm a total of 230 passengers and crew in addition to a cargo of cotton bales, copper sheeting, Royal Mail, and 40,000 specie – as bullion was called in those days.

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Luxembourg, frequently called the “Gibraltar of the North” is a stunning city with valleys and plateaus that make for beautiful backgrounds. The city is demarcated into 24 districts, but as a visitor you only need to learn about three; Ville Gaute which is the medieval core, Gare which is where the train station is found, and Kirchberg which is the modern city.

The best way to get around the city is through the bus network or by foot. It’s a small and very pretty city so walking is not very hard to do and you can surely enjoy more this way.

While in the city, you should go see the Casemates Bock which is underground defences which were made in the 18th century. These go all under the city and are a World Heritage Site. The Bock is the rock where the first castle was located. This is linked to a whole host of defences as well.

You should also visit the Alzette- the river which is very small but has a huge valley. The landscape over here is extremely pretty to spend time and vacations at. It is locally known as the Grund, and there is a fortress surrounding the valley. You should also visit the Neumunster cathedral which is now a cultural centre.

When in town, you should go see the old town as it is incredibly beautiful and will show you Luxembourg’s history through buildings. Additionally, there is a local market on Wednesday and Saturday called Place Guillaume. Other than this, there is also a statue of William II of Netherlands here. The Town Hall is overflowing with cafe tables and chairs for the duration of the summer, and as a rule you can find a concert taking place here during peak months.

The Grand Ducal Palace has been entirely repaired and now houses the Parliament. You should, in addition, see the Notre Dame Cathedral which was made in the 17th century. The Gelle Fra (Golden Lady) is also in close proximity and is really a golden statue of a woman holding a wreath which serves as a symbol of victory. There is also a World War II cemetery that can be seen if you are fascinated about learning more about the sacrifices made by American soldiers on Luxembourgish soil.

Throughout August and September you can join in the Schueberfouer which is an enormous funfair that takes place over two weeks. There are lots of rides and things to eat and drink, and you can really have fun if you are here with children. On June 23rd is the Grand Duke’s birthday and therefore it is a national holiday. There is plenty of celebration on the streets with fireworks and everyone turning out to commemorate.

Luxembourg may be a very small city, but it certainly has enough to offer especially if you visit at the right time and are interested in learning about the history of the country and the city. Take the time and truly enjoy the city by taking walking tours, eating local cuisine, and viewing its history through its buildings.