Sanem
Encyclopedia
Sanem is a commune
and town in south-western Luxembourg
. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette
, which is part of the district of Luxembourg
. The administrative centre and largest town is Belvaux
.
, the town of Sanem, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 2,397. Other towns within the commune include Belvaux, Ehlerange
, and Soleuvre
.
Sanem Castle
has a history dating back to the 13th century. Today's building was completed in 1557 after the medieval castle had been partly destroyed. The castle still maintains much of its original character.
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 south-western 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...
. It is part of the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette
Esch-sur-Alzette (canton)
Esch-sur-Alzette is a canton in the south-west of Luxembourg, in Luxembourg District. The capital is Esch-sur-Alzette.The canton consists of the following 14 communes:*Bettembourg*Differdange*Dudelange*Esch-sur-Alzette*Frisange*Kayl*Leudelange...
, which is part of the district of Luxembourg
Luxembourg (district)
The District of Luxembourg, sometimes of Luxemburg, is one of three districts of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It contains four cantons, divided into 47...
. The administrative centre and largest town is Belvaux
Belvaux
Belvaux is a town in the commune of Sanem, in south-western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 5,113. It is the administrative centre of Sanem commune. Belvaux is the twelfth-largest town in Luxembourg, and the largest not to have a commune named after it....
.
, the town of Sanem, which lies in the north of the commune, has a population of 2,397. Other towns within the commune include Belvaux, Ehlerange
Ehlerange
Ehlerange is a small town in the commune of Sanem, in south-western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 729....
, and Soleuvre
Soleuvre
Soleuvre is a town in the commune of Sanem, in south-western Luxembourg. , the town has a population of 4,802. Soleuvre is the fourteenth-largest town in Luxembourg, and the largest that is not the most populous in its own commune ....
.
Sanem Castle
Sanem Castle
Sanem Castle , located in the village of Sanem near Esch-sur-Alzette in south-western Luxembourg has a history dating back to the 13th century. Today's building was completed in 1557 after the medieval castle had been partly destroyed...
has a history dating back to the 13th century. Today's building was completed in 1557 after the medieval castle had been partly destroyed. The castle still maintains much of its original character.