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Liege - Main attractions

The spirit of Liege comes to life on August 15th. Spend some time on the Right Bank during the town's annual festivities. Alternatively, come in December and spend some time visiting the Christmas markets or even the Sunday flea market all along the Left Bank (Quai de la Batte).

Liege is also full of impressive architecture, religious buildings and museums. For more information on each of the museums, contact the Belgian Tourist Office-Brussels and Wallonia in London. However, here's some information about the attractions that await you in this diverse and impressive town.

The Cathedral and its treasure-house: The bulk of the treasure comes from the old Cathedral of Saint Lambert, which once stood on what is now known as the “Place St Lambert” in front of the Palace of the Prince-Bishop. Part of these remarkable artefacts are two marvellous sculpted ivory pieces dating back to the 11th Century, a bust of Saint Lambert from the early 16th Century and the reliquary offered in 1471 by Charles the Bold.

The Baptism Fonts of the Saint Bartholomew church: The most ancient church of Liege houses a remarkable font for baptisms, sculpted in brass and dating back to the 12th Century. It is an authentic masterpiece considered as one of the 7 marvels of Belgium.

The House of Ironworks and Industry: Liege was once the heart of the Industrial Revolution on the Continent and the coal and steel industries are a great part of its heritage.

A walk through 10 rooms with the English audio-guide in will take you on a trip through 4 centuries of technology. The oldest kiln in the country, a spectacular steam engine, the prototype of Zenobe Gramme's dynamo, the extremely rare ancestor of the computer, Napoleon's zinc bath-tub are only a few of the unusual items which can be seen.

A visit to Liege can be a cultural visit in all its meanings. Not only will you see history and art but you will meet the people and experience the spirit of the city especially when you take the time to wonder through Liege's streets.

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