Citadel of Namur

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Citadel of Namur, Medieval fortress at confluence of Sambre and Meuse rivers, Namur, Belgium

The citadel stands at 190 meters above sea level, featuring extensive fortifications with defensive walls extending across a rocky promontory overlooking the city.

The site originated as a Roman fortification, with major enhancements by engineers Menno van Coehoorn and Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban following the 1692 siege.

The Terra Nova Visitor Centre, located in former military barracks, presents exhibitions about urban development and military architecture through the centuries.

Visitors can explore 500 meters of underground passages through guided tours, climbing 350 steps in temperatures between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius.

The former artillery workshop transformed into a perfume production facility in the 1990s, where craftsman Guy Delforge creates fragrances.

Location: Namur

Architects: Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban

Accessibility: Non accessibile in sedia a rotelle

Address: Rte Merveilleuse 64, 5000 Namur, Belgium 5000 Namur 5000 Namur

Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 10:00-18:30

Phone: +3281247370

Website: http://citadelle.namur.be

GPS coordinates: 50.46056,4.86528

Latest update: May 31, 2025 17:16

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