Liège, Belgium

Liège Belgium

Liège is Wallonia’s largest city and the third-largest municipality in Belgium after Brussels and Antwerp. The city lies at the confluence of the Meuse and Ourthe rivers. A major river port and an economic and commercial metropolis close to Germany, Liège is home to Wallonia’s main economic institutions. Its glorious past has left a rich heritage of churches and museums. Liège is also a university city with a very lively atmosphere. Place Saint-Lambert is the heart of Liège. Today it is a large open space with a modern design. Around the square you’ll find the Galeries Saint-Lambert shopping centre, the Palace of the Prince-Bishops of Liège, and Place du Marché, where the town hall and the Perron stand – a column symbolising municipal freedoms. Place Saint-Lambert is Liège’s central hub, an extremely busy spot thronged with people. Saint Paul’s Cathedral is Liège’s main cathedral. It was built in the 10th century but has undergone many restorations since. In front of the church lies Place de la Cathédrale, a square beautifully adorned with flowers. The square is lined with several restaurants and is an ideal place to sit down for a meal or enjoy a cup of coffee. Liège has a number of fascinating museums, such as the Arms Museum, which explores the history of arms-making; the Curtius Museum, with decorative arts, seals, coins and medals; and the Museum of Walloon Art, which displays an extensive collection of paintings and artefacts. Liège has innumerable treasures waiting to be discovered. Quirky and lively, it offers a wealth of restaurants and bars to entertain both locals and visitors. Its vibrant cultural and artistic life, together with a substantial architectural heritage, make Liège an essential stop on any trip to Belgium.
Recommended airport
Liege (LGG)
Points of interest
  • Saint Jacques Church
  • Grand Curtius Museum
  • Montagne de Bueren
Nearby destinations
  • Spa a 26.22 km
  • Aachen a 39.70 km
  • Maastricht a 25.77 km