Mersch
Mersch (Miersch Lb-Miersch.ogg) is a commune and town in central Luxembourg, situated in the canton of the same name. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Alzette, Mamer and Eisch. Other towns within the commune include Beringen, Berschbach, Moesdorf, Pettingen, Reckange, Rollingen, and Schoenfels.
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Overview
The home of the National Literature Centre, Luxembourg's national literary archive. The town is the site of one of the six regional headquarters of the Grand Ducal Police. Mersch Castle is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles. Located in the centre of the town, its history goes back to the 13th century. Today the castle houses the administrative offices of the local commune. Some 3 km north of Mersch, Pettingen Castle in the village of Pettingen is one of the best preserved fortified castles in the country.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Mersch • Native Name — Miersch • Type — Commune • Shield Size — 100x80px • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Luxembourg • Subdivision Type1 — Canton • Subdivision Name1 — Mersch • Leader Title — Mayor • Unit Pref — Metric • Area Rank — of 100 • Elevation Max Rank — of 100 • Elevation Min Rank — of 100 • Population Rank — of 100 • Population Density Km2 — auto • Population Density Rank — of 100 • Time Zone1 — CET • Utc Offset1 — +1 • Time Zone1 Dst — CEST • Utc Offset1 Dst — +2 • Custom Label Sec1 — LAU 2 • Custom Data Sec1 — LU0000409 • Website — mersch.lu
Transportation
Transportation
Mersch is connected to the centre and north of the country by Line 10 trains serving Mersch railway station.
Notable people
Notable people
• Illustration — Mersch Castle • Emmanuel Servais (1811–1890), a Luxembourgish politician; 5th Prime Minister of Luxembourg, 1867/1874. • Nik Welter (1871–1951), a Luxembourgish writer, playwright, poet, professor, literary critic and statesman. • Will Kesseler (1899-1983), a Luxembourgish painter, one of nation’s best Colourists. • Nora Wagener (born 1989), a Luxembourgish short story writer, novelist, children's writer and playwright; brought up locally
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