Mersch is a commune

Communes of Luxembourg

The communes of Luxembourg are the lowest nation-wide administrative division in Luxembourg. They conform to LAU level 2.Within the hierarchy of administrative subdivisions, communes come directly below cantons, which are directly below districts. Communes are often re-arranged, being merged or...

 and town in central Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...

, capital of the canton of Mersch

Mersch (canton)

Mersch is a canton in the centre of Luxembourg, in Luxembourg District. The capital is Mersch.The canton consists of the following 11 communes:*Bissen*Boevange-sur-Attert*Colmar-Berg*Fischbach*Heffingen*Larochette*Lintgen*Lorentzweiler*Mersch...

. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Alzette

Alzette

The Alzette is a river with a length of 73 kilometers in France and Luxembourg. It is a right tributary of the Sauer.It rises in Thil near the town Villerupt in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département, France. It crosses the border with Luxembourg after a few kilometres. In Lameschmillen it is joined...

, Mamer

Mamer River

The Mamer is a river flowing through Luxembourg, joining the Alzette at Mersch. It flows through the towns of Mamer and Kopstal. The river is a tributary to the Moselle river....

 and Eisch

Eisch

The Eisch is a river flowing through Belgium and Luxembourg, joining the Alzette on its left in Mersch. It flows through the towns of Eischen, Hobscheid, Septfontaines, and Marienthal....

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, the town of Mersch, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 3,345. Other towns within the commune include Beringen

Beringen, Luxembourg

Beringen is a small town in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 930....

, Berschbach

Berschbach

Berschbach is a village in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 150.-External links:*...

, Moesdorf

Moesdorf

Moesdorf is a small town in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 335.-Notable people:* Jerry Weyer , politician...

, Pettingen

Pettingen

Pettingen is a village in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 198.Pettingen Castle in the centre of the village is one of the best preserved fortified castles in the country.-References:...

, Reckange

Reckange

Reckange is a small town in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 587....

, Rollingen

Rollingen

Rollingen is a town in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 1,200....

, and Schoenfels

Schoenfels

Schoenfels is a village in the commune of Mersch, in central Luxembourg. , the village has a population of 208. It is the location of Junction 3 of the A7 motorway, which goes from Luxembourg City to Clervaux....

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Mersch is the home of the National Literature Centre

National Literature Centre

The National Literature Centre , abbreviated to CNL, is the national literary archive of Luxembourg. It is based in the town of Mersch, about 15 kilometers to the north of Luxembourg City...

, Luxembourg's national literary archive. The town is the site of one of the six regional headquarters of the Grand Ducal Police

Grand Ducal Police

The Grand Ducal Police is the primary law enforcement agency in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The police is under the control of the Minister for the Interior of Luxembourg, although they operate in the name, and under the ultimate control, of the Grand Duke. Day-to-day executive control is...

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Mersch Castle

Mersch Castle

Mersch Castle in central Luxembourg is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles. Located in the centre of Mersch, its history goes back to the 13th century. Today the castle houses the administrative offices of the local commune....

 is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles

Valley of the Seven Castles

'Valley of the Seven Castles' is an informal name given to the Eisch valley, in central Luxembourg. The valley stretches from the confluence with the Alzette upstream to Steinfort, on the border with Belgium. The entire route can be traversed in about an hour by car, starting near the town of...

. 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

Pettingen Castle

Pettingen Castle is located in the village of Pettingen some 4 km north of Mersch in central Luxembourg. It is one of the best preserved fortified castles in the country.-History:...

in the village of Pettingen is one of the best preserved fortified castles in the country.