Introducing Liège
Liège (Luik in Flemish) is one of those cities people love or loathe. Sprawled along the Meuse River about 90km east of Brussels, it’s the Ardennes’ largest city and the capital of its own province. Industrial, decaying and gritty, it’s the sort of place that takes time to get to know – there are quirky charms and some old intimate quarters, but they’re not immediately apparent.
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The city’s museums hold a rich showcase of medieval religious art, the likes of which you won’t see elsewhere in Belgium – for that alone Liège merits an overnight stop. Fans of Inspector Maigret may also want to pay homage here, as Liège is the birthplace of writer Georges Simenon.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Netherlands & Belgium Itinerary - Please comment
by handwerpen 31 August 2011
You just follow the river to Namur and then you continue following the river to Liège. So basicly chaussée de Dinant followed by chaussée…
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RE: Netherlands & Belgium Itinerary - Please comment
by DisinfectedDuck 31 August 2011
handwerpen - awesome advice, thanks. Which road should I take from Dinant to Liege that will go by the cliffs?
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Re: Netherlands & Belgium Itinerary - Please comment
by handwerpen 31 August 2011
Visit Saint Hubert and Tombe the Geant along with Bouillon. The first two can worked off in the morning. Bouillon in the afternoon. You…
