Castles and fortresses in Liège surroundings

Answer: In the historical center of Liege, the Palace of the Prince-Bishops of the XVI century in the Renaissance style stands out, the symbol of the city is the Staircase of Montagu de la Cour with 374 steps and the Cathedral of St. Paul with a reliquary of the XII century. A must visit is the Curtius Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from the Merovingian period to the Napoleonic era.

Answer: The Cathedral of St. Paul combines the Gothic style of the XIII century with elements of Romanesque architecture in the crypt. Here the reliquary of Charlemagne is kept, and in 1468 the cathedral survived the looting by the troops of Charles the Bold. The stained glass windows of the XIX century depict scenes from the life of St. Lambert, the patron of the city.

Answer: Children will be impressed by the Museum of Transport with a collection of ancient trams and steam locomotives, as well as the House of Science with interactive exhibits. In the park d'Avre you can see the statue of the legendary Tancre - the local analogue of Robin Hood.

Answer: Unique shots will be obtained on the Pont de Arche bridge overlooking the old quarters and the bell tower of the church of Saint Barthelemy of the XII century. Picturesque are the narrow streets of Le Carré with half-timbered houses of the XVII century and the inner courtyard of the Palace of Princes-Bishops.

Answer: In the Île quarter, you should find the chapel of Saint-Roche of the XV century with frescoes and an underground passage from Napoleon’s time. The Museum of Walloon Art houses a rare collection of religious sculptures of the XV-XVIII centuries, including works by Jean Delcourt.

Answer: In the house at 136 Feronstrais, Georges Simenon, the creator of Commissioner Maigret, was born. According to legend, the ghost of Prince-Bishop Erard de la Marc still roams the corridors of his palace. In St. Paul's Cathedral there is a sword, allegedly belonging to Charlemagne.