Durbuy, Medieval town center in Wallonia, Belgium
Durbuy is a town in Wallonia with a medieval layout of narrow cobblestone streets and stone houses nestled along the Ourthe riverbanks. The old town is surrounded by forested hills and offers a quiet retreat within nature.
In 1331, John I, Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia, granted this settlement city status. This privilege allowed it to preserve its medieval character through the centuries that followed.
The name Durbuy comes from the Latin 'Durbo' meaning 'fortified town'. Locals use the narrow lanes as gathering spaces, where cafes and small shops shape daily life.
The town is easy to explore on foot since the old center is compact and all sights are reachable in a short time. For visitors interested in outdoor activities like mountain biking, kayaking, or climbing, nearby options are offered by local outfitters.
Nearby lies a Topiary Park with around 250 plant sculptures, one of the largest collections of its kind in Europe. These carefully shaped green displays feature geometric and figurative forms that gardeners maintain over many years.
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