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River Meuse in the Belgian province of Namur, Belg

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Overview

Strategically located at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre Rivers, Namur is crowned by vast citadel that was once one of Europe鈥檚 mightiest fortresses. Below the citadel, Namur's gently picturesque old-town core has much to discover, including architectural treasures from centuries past and small but charming museums (covering everything from the medieval crafts of the Meuse Valley to 19th-century erotic paintings). The cobblestone lanes are dotted with sunny cafes, bookstores and vintage shops 鈥� catering in part to Namur's vibrant student population. You could easily spend a few days in the capital of Wallonia, with citadel exploring, old town walks and leisurely boat rides along the Meuse among the highlights.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Citadelle de Namur

    Citadelle de Namur

    Namur

    Dominating the town, Namur's mighty fortress covers a whole hilltop with ramparts, tunnels and grey walls. What you see now is more 19th and 20th century鈥�

  • 脡glise St-Loup

    脡glise St-Loup

    Namur

    Baudelaire reputedly described this remarkable baroque church as a 鈥榮inister and gallant marvel鈥�. With purple marble columns, black stone arches,鈥�

  • Place d'Armes

    Place d'Armes

    Namur

    Namur's central square has been marred by a 1980s department store yet still features the elegant stone-and-brick Palais des Congr猫s conference centre,鈥�

  • Souterrains

    Souterrains

    Namur

    In its later guises, the fortress moved the majority of its key installations underground. Fascinating visits, by tour only, walk you through some 500m of鈥�

  • Mus茅e de la Fraise

    Mus茅e de la Fraise

    Namur

    This little museum-cum-store in the W茅pion area sells strawberry beer, strawberry liqueurs and strawberry jams. The five-room museum, 7km south of central鈥�

  • Mus茅e des Arts Anciens du Namurois

    Mus茅e des Arts Anciens du Namurois

    Namur

    In an 18th-century mansion, this interesting museum displays old artworks from the local region, paintings by 16th-century artist Henri Bl猫s and many鈥�

  • Beffroi

    Beffroi

    Namur

    In the centre of town lies the Unesco-listed Beffroi, a medieval stone fortress tower on which a clock spire was plonked in 1733. It houses a youth鈥�

  • Cath茅drale St-Aubain

    Cath茅drale St-Aubain

    Namur

    This vast Italianate neoclassical cathedral, finished in 1767, has an undeniably impressive exterior but a rather remote, mausoleum-like off-white鈥�

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