église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Namur
musée provincial Félicien Rops
Saint Lupus Church
hôtel de Groesbeeck - de Croix
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Découverte historique et culturelle de Namur

Jenny Multilingual

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Jenny Multilingual

Welcome to Namur! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 15 stops on a route of 3.49km. This tour focusses mainly on history.

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2 hours

Walking Time

3.49 km

Distance

15

stops

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Tour Stops

église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Namur
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église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Namur

A medieval church building, constructed in the 13th century, with multiple restoration phases, including 1547, 1616, and 1890. The church is known for its historical artifacts, including baptismal fonts from the original church, paintings by Cornelis Schut and Villebours, and 16th-17th century tombstones.

musée provincial Félicien Rops
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musée provincial Félicien Rops

A museum showcasing the artistic work of Félicien Rops, a renowned Walloon artist. The collection provides a comprehensive overview of his career, from his beginnings as a caricaturist to his most famous works as a graphic artist.

Saint Lupus Church
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Saint Lupus Church

A parish church, Saint-Loup Church is a major baroque church in Namur, Belgium, listed as part of the "Patrimoine majeur de Wallonie".

hôtel de Groesbeeck - de Croix
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hôtel de Groesbeeck - de Croix

A 13th-century hotel particulier, the Hôtel de Groesbeeck - de Croix, was redesigned in the mid 18th century. It currently serves as a museum, housing the town's collection of 19th, 20th, and 21st century decorative arts.

St Aubin's Cathedral
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St Aubin's Cathedral

A Gothic-Romanesque cathedral founded in 1047, with a papal bull in 1559 establishing it as the Diocese of Namur's cathedral, featuring an ornamented frieze and works of art by Anthony van Dyck, Jacob Jordaens, and Jacques Nicolaï.

Pompe du Marché de l'Ange
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Pompe du Marché de l'Ange

A small, decorative monument, also called the Angel Fountain, adorns the Place de l'Ange in Namur, Belgium. The sculpture, artistically decorated with volutes and acanthus leaves, was installed in 1791 and is a symbol of the city of Namur, classified since 1936.

Belfry of Namur
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Belfry of Namur

A historic tower, originally part of the city wall, serves as Namur's belfry, housing a clock that signals events and indicates time. Classified as a World Heritage Site, it represents civic architecture and the city's influence in Europe.

Tour Marie Spilar
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Tour Marie Spilar

A defensive tower, the Marie Spilar Tower has a half-circular base and was built in the 13th century using Maas sandstone. The tower features thick walls and blind openings, with laterally added gun Ports and retractable shutters to protect defenders.

Place d'Armes (Namur)
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Place d'Armes (Namur)

A historic square, once known as Grand Place, featuring a neo-Renaissance style Commercial Exchange building, built from 1932 to 1934 and funded by German war reparations.

Church of our Lady of Harscamp
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Church of our Lady of Harscamp

A Renaissance-style church built in 1750, originally consecrated as Notre-Dame d'Harscamp, featuring a rich interior with fine artworks, including ornate stalls, Baroque-style statues, and frescoes depicting the life of the Virgin Mary.

Halle al'Chair
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Halle al'Chair

A hall in Namur housing a part of the archaeological collection, featuring prehistoric, Gallo-Roman, and Merovingian artifacts.

Citadel of Namur
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Citadel of Namur

A fortress originally from the Roman era, rebuilt several times, and designed by Menno van Coehoorn with improvements by Vauban, classified as a Wallonia Major Heritage site and the highest point of the Meuse Citadels.

Hospice Saint-Gilles
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Hospice Saint-Gilles

A 13th-century hospice, now housing the Walloon Parlement, has undergone multiple renovations, including in the Renaissance era. Since its historic inception as a hospital, it has been known by various names, including 'Hospice Saint-Gilles'.

Pont de Jambes, Namur
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Pont de Jambes, Namur

A historic road bridge over the Maas River in Jambes, connecting the city's right and left banks, featuring seven arches, including a central one allowing for larger ships passage.

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Élysette
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Élysette

A historic building, the Élysette, serves as the executive seat of the Government of Wallonia, housing the office of the Minister-President and his official residence.

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