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Citadel of Namur
One of Europe's largest fortresses crowns the rocky hill above the city, offering breathtaking river views and a thrilling cable car ride to get you to the top.
Namur
Quick fact
Namur is the capital of the Wallonia region and is famously guarded by a massive hilltop citadel that sits at the meeting point of the Meuse and Sambre rivers.
Fun fact
Namur holds a quirky annual festival called the Golden Stilt Combat, where teams dressed as historic characters fight each other on stilts — and it has been going on since 1411!
Landmarks
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Treasury of Hugo d'Oignies
Hidden inside the Sisters of Our Lady convent, this extraordinary treasure collection includes some of the most intricate and delicate goldsmith work from the Middle Ages.
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Félicien Rops Museum
This lively museum in the city centre celebrates the wonderfully imaginative work of Namur's most famous artist, Félicien Rops, whose quirky prints will make you giggle.
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Archaeological Museum of Namur
Packed with prehistoric tools, Roman artefacts, and medieval objects dug up from the ground in the region, this museum brings the deep history of Belgium to life.
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Confluence Park (Parc Louise-Marie)
This pretty riverside park is perfect for a picnic with a view of where the Meuse and Sambre rivers meet, with lovely gardens and a peaceful atmosphere.