//
literally, "in the belly-button"
Composed of the Palace of Justice (classic façade at Place Saint Lambert 18) and the Provincial Palace (lateral neo-gothic façade at place Notger 2). This palace is the heart of the city, and represents the political power of the old Prince-Bishops of Liège.
An underground archaeological site with the remains of the three (successive) cathedrals on the site, as well as a building from Roman times.
La Violette
Perron, and houses along the market square. The town hall, is an elegant classic building. It was built in 1714, during reconstruction after the French attacks in 1691. It can be visited on rare occasions only, except for the salle des pas perdus ("room of lost steps"), which is freely accessible. The houses on the square, with their charming blue stone and brick faces, date from the same period. The Perron, symbol of the city's freedom, is at the center of the square above the fountain that acts as its support. The perron is one of the symbols of the city and was used to render justice.
Musée d’Ansembourg
Now a museum (Musée d’Ansembourg), is worth visiting for the well-preserved original interior.
Museum of Fine Arts
The city art collections are now concentrated at the Boverie Palace in the park of the same name. A large temporary exhibition space and a smaller, but worthwhile permanent exhibition of art from the Renaissance to the modern age.
Grand Curtius
This imposing 8-storey building from the start of the 17th century was the store of a rich arms merchant. It has art and history collections.