Fun facts about Esch-sur-Alzette
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Esch was first mentioned in a message for Pope Honorius II on 12 April 1128.
Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 37,922 inhabitants, as of 2025. It lies in the south-west of the country, on the border with France and in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the city.
From the “History” section
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The city has the longest shopping street in Luxembourg.
Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 37,922 inhabitants, as of 2025. It lies in the south-west of the country, on the border with France and in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the city.
From the “Places of interest” section
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The film set 'Venice-sur-Alzette' built for the film Secret Passage was one of the largest open-air film sets in European film history.
Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 37,922 inhabitants, as of 2025. It lies in the south-west of the country, on the border with France and in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the city.
From the “Culture” section
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Esch is governed by a communal council consisting of 19 councillors.
Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 37,922 inhabitants, as of 2025. It lies in the south-west of the country, on the border with France and in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the city.
From the “Government and politics” section
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The last blast furnace in Esch-Belval halted operations in 1997.
Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette is a city in Luxembourg and the country's second-most populous commune, with a population of 37,922 inhabitants, as of 2025. It lies in the south-west of the country, on the border with France and in the valley of the Alzette, which flows through the city.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Zinneke · CC BY-SA 4.0