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Only
a short distance from Brussels, Namur, the capital
of Wallonia, is increasingly attracting attention.
Around the city, a whole region of great charm
is opening up to the world. Easily
reached by road, air, rail or waterway, Namur
keeps its heart for pedestrians.
Anyone
who has
stopped in Namur at one time or another, keeps
a pleasant recollection of its beauty. Consider
the languor of the Meuse,
the round bulges of the Condroz, the peals of
laughter ringing through the valleys, and the
rustle of the wheat rocked by the Hesbaye. The
villages are in tune with this harmony and even
the towns, besides the beauty of their monuments
and places of interest, have managed to preserve
that gentle way of life that makes it worth living.
The citizens of Namur mean to inspire and create.
From the cinema to choir singing, including poetry,
the saxophone, fairground arts, the guitar and
even laughter: a dozen internationally renowned
festivals have sprung
up in the area. For more see Namur
Highlights.
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Namur Highlights
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Namur
Citadel
This
is one of the most impressive fortified
towns in Europe. You can visit by tourist
train or on foot with a guide, you can penetrate
the mystery of one of the biggest underground
networks ever built by man, dubbed the "termites'nestof
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Felicien
Rops Museum
Situated
in the center of Old Namur in a 19th century
residence, the museum displays its collection
in a fully renovated setting. The permanent
exhibition offers a complete look into the
works of Rops including lithography and
engravings. |
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Museum
of Ancient Namur Arts
Situated
in an 18th century patrician house, the
museum presents medieval and renaissance
collections including paintings, sculptures,
silver, glass and embroideries. |
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