Liège

An ethnological museum hosted in an old convent.

It will be integrated into the future Museum Grand Curtius, but can now be visited separately.

Climb the imposing staircase of 373 steps framed by small houses and gardens, or opt for the smaller streets and stairways leading up to the Citadel's slopes. From the top, you'll have a lovely view of the city, from the Palace roofs to the ancient watchtower.

A former fortified collegiate church with a 12th-century tower.

Worth a visit for the architecture of the large villas and more modest houses, most dating to the 18th century.

Typically quaint, they lead up to the remains of the old citadel, with an ancient well, a monument commemorating World War II, and in particular a superb view over the city.

Dedicated to the city mascot who is also the main character for the local marrionnette theaters

Small but important museum operated by the University of Liege covering local industry, in particular the steel industry. The main attraction is one of the oldest blast furnaces in the world, dating to the 17th century, complete with waterwheel-powered bellows.

Trams and buses from Liege, Verviers, Charleroi, and other locations in French-speaking Belgium. Also the horse-drawn carriage of the last Prince-Bishop of Liege.

This church has been sold for redevelopment.

Constructed between 1881 and 1884 as a Belgian defensive measure against Germany, Fort de Loncin was attacked during the Battle of Liège, the first battle of the invasion of Belgium during the First World War. While a pinnacle of fortification throughout the 1880s, it was destroyed by the largest artillery pieces of the German field army, showing the rapid developments of the late nineteenth century and the technological warfare of the First World War. While defeated, the valiant defense of Liège delayed the German assault on France by four to five days, giving the Entente time to prepare their defenses. The remnants and ruins of the fort still remain as well as a museum and monument.

One of the last active coal mines in Belgium, now restored as a museum. There is a museum at ground level, but visitors can also tour the mine (deep descent in traditional miners' cage, long staircases, not recommended for the claustrophobic) or be shown how the spoil heaps are being reclaimed by nature.

literally, "in the belly-button"

A small but exceptionally-decorated venue, offers concerts, comedy performances, etc. Country Hall (in the outskirts) is a relatively new venue for huge shows and sporting events.

It is the most Liégeois of Parisian cabarets, or the most Parisian of Liège cabarets, depending on how you look at it, while two other venues (La Bouch’rit and le Comiqu'Art) offer dinner-show combinations.

It is the place in Liège for alternative and underground music and arts. Opens only on events, check their program on the web before going there. Non expensive bar with plenty of soft drinks, beers and wine.