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The abbey of Differdange was founded in 1235 by Alexandre de Soleuvre.
Differdange
Luxembourg
Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg, 27 kilometres (17 mi) west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of over 30,000, Differdange is the country's third largest city.
From the “History” section
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Differdange Castle is probably the earliest example in Luxembourg of a château built entirely in the Renaissance style.
Differdange
Luxembourg
Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg, 27 kilometres (17 mi) west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of over 30,000, Differdange is the country's third largest city.
From the “History” section
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The population of Differdange rose from less than 4,000 in 1890 to almost 18,000 by 1930.
Differdange
Luxembourg
Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg, 27 kilometres (17 mi) west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of over 30,000, Differdange is the country's third largest city.
From the “History” section
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Differdange has an altitude of 293 meters, with the highest point at 427.1 meters at Koufeld.
Differdange
Luxembourg
Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg, 27 kilometres (17 mi) west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of over 30,000, Differdange is the country's third largest city.
From the “Geography” section
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Émile Krieps, a notable person from Differdange, was a resistance leader and politician.
Differdange
Luxembourg
Differdange is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg, 27 kilometres (17 mi) west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of over 30,000, Differdange is the country's third largest city.
From the “Notable people” section
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