4.0Citadelle de Dinant(1.868 reviews) - A must to visit with a wonderful view of Dinant. Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
It was between 1818, and 1821, during the Dutch occupation, that the citadel was built in its current form. Throughout the kitchen, the bakery and the forge, you will discover the daily life of 400 soldiers that were living there. Don't forget to visite our new space 1914-1918, explaining all the fights that took place in dinant during the first world war.See more..
4.5Memorial Waterloo 1815(1.649 reviews) - Surprisingly Good Experience Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Buried at the foot of the Lion's Mound, the Memorial of the battle of Waterloo 1815 enables you to to experience one of the most turbulent times in our History... as if you were there. Dive into the heart of the battle, in a multi-sensory experience, full of special effects, the only one of its kind in Europe! 1815 m² of immersive journeying in a narrative set design which focuses on the experience of the battle! The Panorama is an impressive fresco with a circumference of 110 m and a height of 12 m, made in 1912. The painting puts you at the heart of the battle thanks to an impressive sound system. The Lion's Mound offers a unique view of the battlefield after a memorable ascent of 226 steps! As last authentic witness of the battle, the Barn of Hougoumont features a brand-new scenography made of 4 exhibition rooms as well as an impressive multimedia show.See more..
4.5Citadelle (Citadel)(1.201 reviews) - Go for the views Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites
We arrived too late in the evening to tour inside the citadel, but it was still worth the stop for the exploration available of the exterior and the amazing views from the top. We spent about an hour wandering around, looking at the views, and being impressed by the huge golden turtle. (Not sure what its meaning is, but it was fun to look at!) The citadel is very large and you can walk a lot; we took plenty of great photos looking out over the citadel itself, the city, and the confluence of the rivers (Meuse and Sambre).See more..
4.0Old Town of Durbuy(986 reviews) - An absolutely enjoyable visit Historic Sites • Neighborhoods
Another a day trip with our Seniors Club and a lovely day apart for the last half hour when it poured with rain with very little options for shelter. We started with a guided tour of what is called 'The smallest city in the world'! though barely the size of a small village, which included various 'tastings' of local products. The first of which, before we left the Tourist Office , was Beer and Goat's cheese. This was followed by five or six more stops during the tour which lasted about two hours. After dinner in a restaurant on the main square we made a tour of the shops to purchase some of the local products we had sampled that morning. A fascinating place and well worth another visit by car if you don't mind narrow winding country roads.See more..
4.5Mardasson Memorial(906 reviews) - Great US memorial for the US Army endeavours during the siege of Bastogne Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues
Must see for everyone who is interesed in WW2 and the Battle of the Ardennes/Battle of the bulge Dec 1944/Jan 1945. The memorial has been overhauld, looks fresh and renewed. The gardening around is well done. For those who are able to walk, I would advise to walk the " marche de la paix " or peace walk of 8 or 16km starting from and return to the Mardasson memorial passing the small villages of Bizory and Foy, Bois de la Paix and Bois Jacques where one can still see the US fox holes that were dug during the siege of Bastogne. The walk gives you an idea how small the entanglement around the town was ( follow the blue/white/blue indicators for the walk and refreshement can be enjoyed at Bizory animalaine.See more..
4.0Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral)(582 reviews) - Beautiful building with additional exhibitions Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Religious Sites
A beautiful church with some modern additions that make it unique; there is an audio guide and signage in multiple languages to help the visitor understand what they see. There is an additional exhibit hall for a nominal fee to see some of the treasures not normally on display. More interesting than many gothic churches in the region, as the organizers have done a great job of marking and explaining certain items. One unique and beautiful sculpture of Lucifer is a “must see” for visitors.See more..
4.5Fort Eben-Emael(321 reviews) - Impressive Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities
A historical gem. Read so much, full of pictures from old stories books, finally I managed to to see for myself. The fortress itself as an engineering achievement the canal included, the operation to seize the fortress is a story of its own. The totality of the museum display, the tours outside gives you a very authentic feeling of how a surprise para-glider infill attack can be launched and how the end-state can be achieved. As with all real stories, tragic loss of life on both sides. Witnessing the impact of the hollow charges one can only imagine how the Belgian defenders must have felt. You can read about it, bust must see for yourselves.See more..
