Sights in Namur
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Terra Nova
What remains of Namur's once-mighty Citadelle De Namur is slung high above the town on a rocky outcrop. Due to centuries of military expansion, it covers a huge area, though only towers, tunnels and much of the outer walls exist today. Visitors are free to wander around, and access is possible by car, bike, foot or minibus. The latter depart regularly from the tourist office and stop at Terra Nova.
To reach the citadel on foot, head up from the path on Pl St Hilaire; by car or bike follow the Rte Merveilleuse.
The best place to start is the new information point, Terra Nova. Oddly, it's not signposted as such - instead, look out for the sign 'Domaine fortifié'. Attractions…
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Trésor du Prieuré d'Oignies
Don't miss the Trésor du Prieuré d'Oignies. This one-room treasury is housed in a modern convent and is guarded by the Sisters of Our Lady. Ring the bell to be taken on a guided tour of the exquisite hoard of Gothic religious treasure (chalices, crosses and reliquaries), much of which was created by Brother Hugo d'Oignies. Like other famous artworks in Belgium, this collection has a colourful history.
During the French Revolution, when art treasures were being carted off to Paris, the monks in charge of the priory where Brother Hugo had lived took the artworks to a local farmer who walled them up in his house. When the last monk died in 1818, the treasure was given to t…
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Citadelle De Namur
What remains of Namur's once-mighty Citadelle De Namur is slung high above the town on a rocky outcrop. Due to centuries of military expansion, it covers a huge area, though only towers, tunnels and much of the outer walls exist today. Visitors are free to wander around, and access is possible by car, bike, foot or minibus. The latter depart regularly from the tourist office and stop at Terra Nova.
To reach the citadel on foot, head up from the path on Pl St Hilaire; by car or bike follow the Rte Merveilleuse.
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Musée Félicien Rops
The Musée Félicien Rops is devoted to 19th-century Namur-born artist Félicien Rops (1833-98), who fondly illustrated erotic lifestyles and macabre scenes. Born a few streets away at Rue du Président 33 (the house is marked with a plaque), Rops worked mainly in Paris and Brussels. He was never embraced by the art worlds in either city and became highly critical of them.
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Petit Train
The best place to start at the Citadelle De Namur is the new information point, Terra Nova. Oddly, it's not signposted as such - instead, look out for the sign 'Domaine fortifié'. Attractions here include a Petit Train that shuttles around parts of the citadel and is well worth taking if you're without wheels.
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Musée des Arts Anciens du Namurois
Housed in an 18th-century mansion just a few minutes' walk from the Trésor du Prieuré d'Oignies, the small Musée des Arts Anciens du Namurois holds a simple but pleasant collection of old artworks from the region, including paintings, religious pieces and Mosan metalwork.
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Souterrains
The best place to start is the new information point, Terra Nova. Oddly, it's not signposted as such - instead, look out for the sign 'Domaine fortifié'. Attractions here include the Souterrains, underground galleries used over the centuries for all manner of wartime purposes.
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Parc Attractif Reine Fabiola
Children's amusement park Parc Attractif Reine Fabiola is located on top of the hill near the citadel.
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