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Citadelle (Citadel)

Route Merveilleuse 8, Namur, Belgium
081/22-68-29
Ranked #3 of 7 attractions in Namur
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Really not much to see. Great views while you're walking up. Very poor displays inside 2 rooms of the main building and the explanations of the models make no sense even if you understand French. I went up in the morning during the week on a cloudy day so there was no one around and I'm certainly glad I just... More

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Dinant, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Could spend a day leisuring around the massive Namur-citadel. The place also offers a couple of attractions : visiting the Vauban fortifications and passageways, visiting the Guy Delforge perfume (factory-museum) or grabbing a Leffe on-top! More

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Verviers, Belgium
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

The construction is massive and impressive -- and the view from this height -- both day and night -- is breathtaking. It's rare to see so much of Belgium from one spot! The personnel are friendly and accommodating -- a place we often brought visitors coming to see us in Belgium. Definitely worth a trip! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Immense site with great views. Was there on a misty spring day out of season, so most things were closed and not many people around. They could do a better job with signage and historical explanations, but worth a wander around anyway. More

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New London, Wisconsin
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011
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This place is big, and you get some great views of the city below. There are lots of tunnels and places to explore. Bring your walking shoes! I cannot comment on any of the restaurants or tours offered because I just spent a few hours wondering around the paths on my own. There are numerous places you can be completely... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

We decided to take a drive and tour the Citadel. There is a little train ride that tours around but we mistakenly got off the train after only 10 minutes thinking the tour was over. He was just turning around! We could not sit in the small cafe on site to wait it out, because every seat was taken with... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
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First of all the setting was lovely and the views over the town and river well worth seeing. I can't comment on the guided tours as we chose to follow the paths ourselvesd and cerainly enjoyed the experience. Our problems began when we stopped for a meal at the Taverne Terra Nova, in the area where the bus stops and... More

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Launceston, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2008
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Citadel Namur stands on a towering promontory at the confluence of two rivers the Meuse and Sambre. There is a carpark at the top ampitheatre but it is better to park half way down at the information centre. The citadel offers many vantage points for great views of the city of Namur and the rivers. There are five walking tracks... More

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Fairhope,AL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2007
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My husband, son, grandsons (aged 3 1/2 and 6 ) and I travelled from Maastricht, Netherlands to Namur, Belgium for a day trip. I had checked the official web-site for The Citadel and found that a castle was listed on the grounds, along with other very interesting structures. I liked the depth of the history of the town and The... More

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Lancashire, England
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2006
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It is also a very pleasant walk from the centre of town, with lots of paths leading up to it — and right at the top, if you have family, there is the most excellent pleasure park, with cafes and lots of attracttions, especially for under-10s. More

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