Dinant, Medieval municipality in Namur Province, Belgium
Description
Dinant is a Belgian municipality in Namur Province that stretches along the Meuse River between steep limestone cliffs. The collegiate church stands right by the water, while a citadel sits on the rock above, overlooking the valley.
History
The town developed into a metalworking center during the Middle Ages, producing brass objects known across Europe as dinanderie. Its strategic position on the river led to several destructions and rebuildings over the centuries.
Culture
Oversize saxophones line the streets and bridges, marking the birthplace of Adolphe Sax. Visitors can see the instruments lit at night as they walk through the center along the riverbank.
Practical
A cable car system connects the town center with the fortress above, avoiding the climb up stone steps. The paths along the river are good for walking and offer views of the rock face and church.
Did you know?
This town was the only member of the Hanseatic League in the Meuse Valley, trading with northern German coastal cities without its own seaport. A bronze plaque on the bridge today recalls this unusual medieval trade connection.
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Walzin Castle
4.5 km
Citadel of Dinant
281 m
Abbey of Our Lady in Leffe
1.2 km
Castle of Vêves
6.5 km
Collegiate Church of Our Lady of Dinant
216 m
Rocher Bayard
1.7 km
Castle of Freÿr
4.1 km
Maison de Monsieur Sax
331 m
Ardenne Castle
9.5 kmNaulette
5.2 km
Crèvecœur Castle
1.3 km
Grotte La Merveilleuse
702 m
Rochers de Freÿr
4 km
Our Lady's Church
5.6 km
Waulsort Abbey
6.7 km
Église Sainte-Anne
2.4 km
Church of St Lambert
1.9 km
Tank memorial
7.2 km
Aiguilles de Chaleux
4.9 km
Charlemagne viaduct
2 km
Saint Hadelin Church
7.6 km
Pont Charles de Gaulle
170 m
Royal Golf Club Château Royal d'Ardenne
9.4 km
Anseremme railway bridge
2.3 km
Église Saint-Georges de Leffe
975 m
Ancien couvent des Capucins de Dinant
171 m
Barrage-écluse de Dinant
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