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Alzette

In this article we are going to address the topic of Alzette, a topic that has aroused great interest in recent times. Alzette is an issue that affects a large number of people around the world, and it is crucial to understand its implications and consequences. Along these lines, we are going to analyze in depth the various aspects related to Alzette, from its origin to its possible solutions. In addition, we will explore different points of view and expert opinions to shed light on this topic that is so relevant today. Read on to find out everything you need to know about Alzette!

Alzette
The Alzette winding through Grund, Luxembourg
Course of the Alzette
Location
Countries
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationThil
 • elevation305 m (1,001 ft)
MouthSauer
 • location
Ettelbruck
 • coordinates
49°50′54″N 6°6′43″E / 49.84833°N 6.11194°E / 49.84833; 6.11194
Length73 km (45 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionSauer→ Moselle→ Rhine→ North Sea
Tributaries 
 • leftMess, Pétrusse, Eisch, Attert, Wark

The Alzette (French pronunciation: [alzɛt]; Luxembourgish: Uelzecht [ˈuəltsəɕt] ⓘ; German: Alzig [ˈaltsɪç]) is a river with a length of 73 kilometres (45 mi) in France and Luxembourg. It is a right tributary of the Sauer (a tributary to the Moselle), and ultimately to the Rhine.

It rises in Thil near the town Villerupt in the Meurthe-et-Moselle département, France. It crosses the border with Luxembourg after 2.7 km (1.7 mi). At Lameschmillen (near Bergem) it is joined by the Mess. It flows through the Luxembourgish towns Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg City and Mersch, and empties into the Sauer near Ettelbruck.

The rocky cliffs above the Alzette in Luxembourg City are called 'Bock'. This name was given to the Casemates du Bock; a honeycomb of tunnels colloquially named 'Paula', which runs under the ruins of the Fortress of Luxembourg. The fortress protected the city of Luxembourg for centuries until it began to be dismantled in 1867.

References

  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - L'Alzette (A89-0200)".
  2. ^ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "City of Luxembourg: its Old Quarters and Fortifications". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
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