Historic and cultural centre of Liège
Liège reveals itself through its history and cultural monuments
Nicknamed the ‘Fiery City’, Liège is the leading tourist city in Wallonia. It owes its success mainly to its rich history, which has left a legacy of exceptional cultural and architectural heritage.
A stroll through the historical heart of the city is a great way to learn more about its past. This district is one of the most marked by history, with the Palace of the Prince-Bishops, Place Saint-Lambert, the Town Hall, the famous Perron, the Hors-Château quarter and its many narrow streets and alleys.
The ancient Island Quarter, with its warm atmosphere, is one of the oldest in the city. Its origins date back to the 11th century, with the creation of the famous Carré with its orthogonal streets, for which Liège is famous. Saint-Paul’s Cathedral is a former collegiate church founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Liège also has a lot to offer on the cultural front, with the Théâtre de Liège and the Opéra Royal de Wallonie, whose modern architecture is sure to surprise you. Liège’s past is still with us, but its modernity is also apparent! This guided tour will also allow you to discover the interior of one of the three iconic sites in the city centre: the Opéra, the Palace of the Prince-Bishops (provincial wing) or the Théâtre de Liège (according to your wishes and depending on the availability of the sites on the desired date). The walking tour will be adapted to suit the chosen venue.
Nicknamed the ‘Fiery City’, Liège is the leading tourist city in Wallonia. It owes its success mainly to its rich history, which has left a legacy of exceptional cultural and architectural heritage.
A stroll through the historical heart of the city is a great way to learn more about its past. This district is one of the most marked by history, with the Palace of the Prince-Bishops, Place Saint-Lambert, the Town Hall, the famous Perron, the Hors-Château quarter and its many narrow streets and alleys.
The ancient Island Quarter, with its warm atmosphere, is one of the oldest in the city. Its origins date back to the 11th century, with the creation of the famous Carré with its orthogonal streets, for which Liège is famous. Saint-Paul’s Cathedral is a former collegiate church founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Liège also has a lot to offer on the cultural front, with the Théâtre de Liège and the Opéra Royal de Wallonie, whose modern architecture is sure to surprise you. Liège’s past is still with us, but its modernity is also apparent! This guided tour will also allow you to discover the interior of one of the three iconic sites in the city centre: the Opéra, the Palace of the Prince-Bishops (provincial wing) or the Théâtre de Liège (according to your wishes and depending on the availability of the sites on the desired date). The walking tour will be adapted to suit the chosen venue.