The capital LUXEMBOURG City lies in the south east corner of the small sovereign state. The city enjoys a dramatic location perched above the Alzette and Pétrusse valleys. The old town, on the northern side is home to most of the city's attractions. On the opposite side of the Pétrusse, connected by two bridgeslies the modern city. The Grand Ducal has been the royal residence since 1890. Nearby is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, whose slender black spire dominates the city's skyline. Two museums of note are the Musée National d'Art et d'Histoire and the Musée de l'Histoire de la Ville de Luxembourg.