Bridel

For other uses, see Bridel (disambiguation).

Image of Luxembourg, Bridel Sessile Oak

Bridel (Luxembourgish : Briddel) is a town in the commune of Kopstal, central Luxembourg. As of 2024 ^[update] , the town has a population of 3,586. ^[1]

History

Bridel used to belong to the commune of Steinsel until the law of February 22, 1853, when it became part of Kopstal.

• 1956 - Start of the construction of the church
• 1961 - Inauguration of the primary school
• 1972 - Inauguration of the church

Landmarks

• St Hubert's Church, listed national monument of Luxembourg ^[2]
• Affection, a bronze sculpture from Lucien Wercollier
• Ancient linden tree on rue du tilleul
• Ancient pine tree on rue Lucien Wercollier
• Ancient oak tree on place du gros chêne
• Hall Sportif Bridel, a sports hall complexe whose architecture won the Bauhärepräis 2020 ^[3] and got nominated for EU Mies Award 22 ^[4]

References

1. "Registre national des personnes physiques RNPP : Population par localité". data.public.lu. 2024-01-07.
2. lb:Lëscht vun den nationale Monumenter an der Gemeng Koplescht
3. https://www.a-a.lu/fra/actualites/35_hall-sportif-bridel-bauhaerepraeis
4. https://www.a-a.lu/fra/actualites/37_hall-sportif-bridel-eu-mies-award-2022-nomine

External links

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