Mersch (, ; ) is a commune and town in central

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, situated in the canton of the same name. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Alzette, Mamer and Eisch. , the town of Mersch, which lies in the centre of the commune, has a population of 5,093. Other towns within the commune include Beringen, Berschbach, Moesdorf, Pettingen, Reckange, Rollingen, and Schoenfels. Mersch is 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."Le château de Mersch"
''Association des Châteaux luxembourgeois''. . Retrieved 15 March 2010. Some north of Mersch, Pettingen Castle in the village of Pettingen is one of the best preserved fortified castles in the country.

Transportation

Mersch is connected to the centre and north of the country on Line 10 trains serving Mersch railway station.

Population

Notable people

Emmanuel Servais Lambert Joseph Emmanuel Servais (; 11 April 1811 – 17 June 1890) was a Luxembourgish politician. He held numerous offices of national importance, foremost amongst which was in serving as prime minister of Luxembourg for seven years, from 3 ...

(1811–1890), a Luxembourgish politician; 5th

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, 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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* Communes in Mersch (canton) Towns in Luxembourg {{Mersch-geo-stub