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Differdange
Differdange ( ; or locally ; ) is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg, west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of over 30,000, Differdange is the country's third largest city. It is also the main town of the commune, and other towns within the commune include Lasauvage, Niederkorn, Fousbann, and Oberkorn. Differdange is an industrial town that was a centre of Luxembourg's steel production, with much of its development occurring during that era. Today, it remains an important industrial centre, with ArcelorMittal retaining the steel plant in the town. Notable landmarks in Differdange include the Maison de Soins de Differdange, an ancient Cistercian abbey dating back to 1235, and the Differdange Castle, built in 1577 and located on a hill in the town centre. The castle now houses the Miami University Dolibois European Center. Differdange is also home to the football teams FC Differdange 03 and FC Progrès Niederkorn.
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Differdange ( ; or locally ; ) is a commune with city status in south-western Luxembourg, west from the country's capital. It lies near the borders with Belgium and France and it is located in the canton of Esch-sur-Alzette. With a population of over 30,000, Differdange is the country's third largest city. It is also the main town of the commune, and other towns within the commune include Lasauvage, Niederkorn, Fousbann, and Oberkorn. Differdange is an industrial town that was a centre of Luxembourg's steel production, with much of its development occurring during that era. Today, it remains an important industrial centre, with ArcelorMittal retaining the steel plant in the town. Notable landmarks in Differdange include the Maison de Soins de Differdange, an ancient Cistercian abbey dating back to 1235, and the Differdange Castle, built in 1577 and located on a hill in the town centre. The castle now houses the Miami University Dolibois European Center. Differdange is also home to the football teams FC Differdange 03 and FC Progrès Niederkorn.
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