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Liège

Liège is a city in the Walloon region of eastern Belgium and the leading center of Liège Province. Its high population density gives the city center a lively feel.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Liège
Gateway airport
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Best season
May–Oct
Time zone
Europe/Brussels
Sights covered
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Liège Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Liège Cathedral

Liège Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Liège, Belgium, first built in the 10th century and rebuilt between the 13th and 15th centuries. It became the seat of the Diocese of Liège after the Cathedral of St. Lambert was destroyed.

Opéra Royal de Wallonie

Culture & venues

Opéra Royal de Wallonie

An opera house located in Liège, Belgium. Travelers visit here to enjoy opera and classical music performances.

Prince-Bishops' Palace

Castles & palaces

Prince-Bishops' Palace

The former palace of the prince-bishops, standing on Place Saint-Lambert in downtown Liège, once faced the grand Saint Lambert Cathedral. It now serves as a courthouse and provincial government building while retaining its historic facade.

St James's Church

Temples & religious sites

St James's Church

A Roman Catholic church in central Liège, originating from an abbey church founded in 1015. It's a great place to take your time exploring a building steeped in history.

Ourthe

Nature

Ourthe

The Ourthe is a river flowing through the Ardennes in Belgium's Wallonia region, running 165 km and passing near Liège. It's a great place to enjoy the natural scenery of the Ardennes along its course.

St Bartholomew's Church, Liège

Temples & religious sites

St Bartholomew's Church, Liège

A Roman Catholic church in central Liège, begun in the late 11th century and built in the Mosan Romanesque style. It reached its present form through additions made over several centuries.

Vesdre

Nature

Vesdre

A river flowing through Liège Province in eastern Belgium. Along its course, you can enjoy quiet, scenic views.

Curtius Museum

Museums & galleries

Curtius Museum

A museum on the banks of the Meuse River in Liège, Belgium, housing archaeological artifacts and decorative art. Designated as a major heritage site of Wallonia, it offers a chance to appreciate its historical significance.

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