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The Belgian city of Liege has superb monuments and a rich history. Lieges nickname is ‘La Cité Ardente’ (the Passionate City). It has many museums and churches, as well as a laid-back but good nightlife.

Getting there

Brussels International Airport is the closest, offering regular flights from cities around the world. By car from Brussels, take the E40 east. Alternatively, from Namur, take either the E42 or the more scenic riverside N90.Theres regular train service here from Brussels, Antwerp, Maastricht, Cologne and Luxembourg. The Thalys high-speed train also comes here via Brussels from Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne.

Info on Lieges Key attractions

the Church of St Bartholomew is a twin-towered Romanesque church that dates from 1108. The churchs Baptismal Font is the highlight; this enormous copper and brass font was cast in the 1100s by Master Renier de Huy. The Aquarium and Zoological Museum brings together some 2,500 examples of 250 marine species. The main feature is the 4,420-gallon shark tank. This city is full of good museums. Musée dArmes contains a view of the citys extensive history of small arms manufacture that continues to this day; it houses over 4,000 pieces from the Stone Age to the present. Alternatively, Musée Curtius displays archaeological treasures and craft collections from the Gallo-Roman period to the 18th century; while the Museum of Walloon Life has a variety of exhibits of the lives of 19th century Walloons and their rich contemporary traditions and customs.

Out and about in Liege

Liege is a good base from which to discover the whole of the Meuse Valley. The steep-sided valley of the Meuse River has long been an important tourist area. From Liege, you can drive upstream along the river to Namur, Huy and Dinant. Liège and Namur are both gateways to the Ardennes as well. Thirty-four kilometres southwest of Liege is Huy, which has a long tradition of local metalwork. A native here, Renier de Huy was the 12th century goldsmith who designed the baptismal font in Lieges Church of St Bartholomew. Namur is 50kms from Liege. This riverside town has fine museums and churches, a casino, and an abundance of cafés and restaurants. Dinant, another quaint town, is 20kms south of here.

Leisure Options

the pedestrians-only Carré district is the place to go for good shopping during the day and for partying late into the night. La Batte Market offers, on Sunday mornings, what is said to be the oldest street market in Europe. Here you can shop for and endless supply of curious goods and enjoy some good people-watching.

Safety

visitors should remain alert for potential dangers when travelling to an unfamiliar country. Holidaymakers are more susceptible to pickpocketing, theft or loss of personal effects. Language barriers and new routines can also result in missed travel arrangements or problematic bookings. While visiting Liege, we strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you or your family.

Weather in Liege

Liege, as most of Belgium, is seldom too hot or too cold. Summer averages are 13-21C and in the winter it can range from 0-6C. Snow is likely during the winter months but waterproofs areadvisable at all times of the year.

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