Alzette River
river, Luxembourg
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Luxembourg city: Alzette River
The Alzette River winding through the old quarter of Luxembourg city.
The Alzette River is a significant waterway in Luxembourg, flowing through the country's economic heartland. It cuts deep ravines into the sandstone plateau where Luxembourg City is situated. The river's valley forms a central axis for the country's economic activities. The town of Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg's second-largest, is located on the upper Alzette and was historically the center of the nation's iron and steel industry, fueled by local iron ore. The Alzette River eventually joins the Sûre River.123
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