Namur Travel Guide
Namur may not be the most attractive Belgian city but it’s still a nice place to visit and an excellent base for exploring the valleys around it which are of great natural beauty.
Over the centuries Namur has been one of the main strategic points of the whole of Belgium, on account of its geographical position where the Sambre flows into the Meuse. Namur is also historical town whose foundation goes back to the Roman conquest. Unfortuantley it played a role in many wars and many of its historic buildings have been distroyed over the years. The main attraction of the city is the Citadel, but you should also take your time to discover the picturesque old quarter of Namur. Passing through its narrow streets and passageways, you will be surprised by its rich architectural history, dating mainly from the 18th Century.
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City transport consists of a two-line metro system, trams and buses. One ticket works on all modes for one hour once time-stamped on board or at the station entrance. Single tickets are €1.40, ten rides €9.20. Drivers only sell single tickets so for the cheaper option you need to buy from a kiosk or metro station. Take a taxi only from the official ranks, you can’t hail them on the street. De Brouckčre, the Bourse, place d’Espagne and train stations are obvious places. Or you can call one to pick you up.
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Gembloux Travel Guide
Located in the province of Namur, Gembloux is a cut town with lots of old building. Sights include the Belfry, the Benedictine Abbey and the Church. There is an agricultural university in town so expect lots of young people and a lively atmosphere at night.
Belgium Overview
It happens time after time. People understand Europe the way they’ve been introduced to it - The usual tourist meccas, the attractions on a thousand postcards. Then they remember Belgium, the little country, they passed through a few days ago. It seems beautiful, it’s practically next door to Paris, London and Amsterdam, and they have 24 hours to explore it before heading home. Two hours later, they are in love with Belgium.
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Louvain-la-Neuve Travel Guide
The biggest french speaking university in Belgium was the starting point of this new city because of the split of the university of Leuven in the sixties.
Tournai Travel Guide
Located on the Scheld River 10 km from the French Border, Tournai is one of the oldest cities in Belgium, established by the Romans on the road from Cologne to France.The Franks of Merovingian dynasty chose Tournai as the seat of their kingdom for a time in the 5th century: Chlodewetch (who aquired the more familiar nickname Clovis from storytellers centuries after he died), was born there. Our Lady's Cathedral of Tournai is one of the most spectacular churches in Belgium. Another famous native of Tournai is Flemish master painter Roger de la Pasture, better known as Rogier
