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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. The city is usually referred to as just Esch; however, the full name distinguishes it from the village and commune of Esch-sur-Sûre which lies 45 kilometres (28 miles) further north. The country's capital, Luxembourg City, is roughly 15 km (9.3 mi) to the north-east.
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The town, first mentioned in the Middle Ages, remained a modest settlement for centuries until the discovery of iron ore in the 19th century transformed it into one of Luxembourg's main industrial centres. The rapid expansion of mining and steel production attracted workers from across Europe, shaping Esch into a multicultural urban community. After the decline of the steel industry in the late 20th century, the city underwent structural change.
Esch was selected as the European Capital of Culture for 2022, alongside Kaunas and Novi Sad.
From the Wikipedia article Esch-sur-Alzette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Towns around Esch-sur-Alzette
- Dudelange7.9 km E
- Luxembourg17 km NE
- Hayange20 km S
- Thionville20 km SE
- Yutz22 km SE
- Arlon24 km NW
- Metz44 km S
- Montigny-lès-Metz46 km S
Straight-line distance and compass bearing from the town centre.