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• Here you begin to see, above the low wall on your right, the top of an ancient stone tower. Keep climbing and take a step back to see it in more detail. Itu2019s not just any tower: itu2019s the oldest vestige of Liu00e8geu2019s ramparts, built over a thousand years ago under the episcopate of Notger, the very first prince-bishop.

• In front of you stands one of the most imposing monuments in Liu00e8ge: the Palace of the Princes-Bishops. Located on Place Saint-Lambert, it bears witness to more than a thousand years of history, between political grandeur, drama and successive reconstructions. It is sometimes said to be one of the largest Gothic civilian buildings in the world.

• You are at the entrance of the Archaeoforum, just under Place Saint-Lambert, in the historic heart of Liu00e8ge. Behind these doors begins a unique journey through time, which will take you from Prehistory to the 18th century.

• Mont Saint-Martin is a bit of a balcony in Liu00e8ge. Since the Middle Ages, this hill has dominated the city and attracted attention. At the top, the Basilica of Saint Martin stands proudly, and all around have settled large Liu00e8ge families who have built magnificent mansions there.

• You are here in front of the Fountain of the Virgin, one of the most beautiful witnesses of the Baroque Liu00e8ge. Made in 1696 by the great sculptor Jean Del Cour, it consists of a large square basin decorated with four bronze lions that spit water, and a central pillar surmounted by a Virgin and Child in gilded bronze, life size.

• Overlooking the fiery city for over a thousand years, the Sainte-Croix Collegiate Church is one of the most fascinating jewels of Liu00e8geu2019s heritage. Founded at the end of the 10th century by Bishop Notger, it was consecrated in 986 and officially recognized by Emperor Henry II as early as 1005, making it a leading spiritual place throughout the region.

• You are in St. Paulu2019s Square, a space of particular charm, located just behind the Cathedral of the same name. Formerly called u201cPlace Derriu00e8re Saint-Paulu201d, it preserves the memory of the old quarter of the Island, once surrounded by the arms of the Meuse.

• You are here in front of Galeries Saint-Lambert, one of Liu00e8geu2019s busiest Shopping venues, right in the heart of the Place de Saint-Lambert. Today, this modern shopping center brings together nearly forty brands and attracts more than six million visitors each year. But behind its fau00e7ades is also a long history.

• In Liege, we donu2019t just live by history and ancient stones... We also live on meatballs, syrup and sweet waffles! The city is a real feast for the taste buds, and its specialties tell a lot about its generous character.

• As you walk along Boulevard du2019Avroy, letu2019s take a moment to evoke the history of Liu00e8ge. The city, known as the Burning City, has a unique identity, forged by more than a thousand years of passions, struggles and creations.

• The Mirror City is one of the most emblematic cultural places in Liu00e8ge. Located on the Place Xavier Neujean, it occupies the former Sauveniu00e8re swimming pool, inaugurated in 1942. Designed in the Modernist and Art Deco style of the interwar period, the building stands out for its sober lines, impressive volumes and large stained glass windows that let in natural light.

• Place des Carmes is a small, lively square in the centre of Liu00e8ge, known for its terraces and friendly atmosphere. Here, in the middle of the fountain, stands the Saute-mouton, a bronze sculpture made in 1973 by the Liu00e8ge artist Mady Andrien. She chose to represent a universal scene: children playing grade-separate, frozen in the joyful momentum of the movement.

• Here you are on the Place de lu2019Opu00e9ra, one of Liu00e8geu2019s cultural highlights. This elegant neoclassical square is dominated by a must-see monument: the Royal Opera of Wallonia. Its history begins in 1818, when the foundation stone was laid on the site of a former convent.

• Here is the red building of the Vertbois, one of the most recognizable buildings in Liu00e8ge thanks to its special color, this famous red u201cox bloodu201d. I can't miss it! But behind this colourful fau00e7ade lies a history dating back to the 15th century.

• You are here on Place Saint-Jacques, in front of one of the most beautiful religious jewels of Liu00e8ge: the Church of Saint-Jacques-le-Mineur. Its history goes back over a thousand years. The church was originally the abbey of a large Benedictine monastery founded in 1015.

• Here you are on Boulevard Piercot, one of the most elegant streets in Liu00e8ge. Large, wooded and lined with beautiful mansions, it was laid out in 1863 after the filling of an arm of the Meuse. Its name pays tribute to Ferdinand Piercot, mayor of Liu00e8ge several times in the 19th century, an important figure in Belgian political life.

• On your left lies the Parc du2019Avroy, one of the most beautiful green spaces in the centre of Liu00e8ge. It is hard to imagine that here once flowed an arm of the Meuse: the pond that remains in the heart of the park is the last witness. Today, this five-hectare setting is both a place of walk, memory and culture for the people of Liu00e8ge.

• You are right here on Boulevard du2019Avroy, where every autumn the landscape changes completely to make way for one of the oldest and biggest carnivals in Europe: the Foire de Liu00e8ge. For more than four centuries, it has attracted generations of Liu00e8geers and visitors.

• Opposite you stands the imposing monument dedicated to Walthu00e8re Fru00e8re-Orban, one of the most famous Liu00e8ge politicians of the 19th century. Inaugurated in 1931, more than thirty years after his death, this monument bears witness to the importance that Liu00e8geers still attach to the memory of this great reformer.

• Before you stands one of the great ladies of Liu00e8ge: the Basilica of Saint Martin. Located on the Publu00e9mont, this promontory that dominates the city, it has watched over the fiery city for more than a thousand years. Its history begins in the 10th century, under Bishop Eracle.

• You are here in front of the Donceel Inn, a superb example of 18th century Liu00e8ge architecture. Located at number 54 of Mont Saint-Martin, in the historic district of Publu00e9mont, it testifies to the refinement and lifestyle of the enlightened bourgeoisie of the Enlightenment period.

• Arriving on this esplanade, we find ourselves face to face with this large equestrian statue of Charlemagne. Built in 1868 by the Liu00e8ge sculptor Louis Ju00e9hotte, it is a reminder of how much the Carolingian emperor is linked to the history and identity of the region.

• The statue of Peter the Great is a relatively recent monument, but recalls a significant episode in the history of Liu00e8ge. In June 1717, the Tsar of Russia, Peter I, made a stop here as part of his great journey across Europe.

• On your right, at numbers 37 and 39, stands the Inn van den Steen, the jewel of Mont Saint-Martin and one of the most remarkable mansions in Liu00e8ge. This building tells more than four centuries of history, between Renaissance architecture, neoclassical transformations and modern conversions.

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• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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