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| Namur | ||
| region | Namur | |
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| Residents | 110.939 (2018) | |
| height | 83 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.namurtourisme.be | |
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Namur (in German Namur pronounced, in Flemish Names) is the capital of the Belgian of the same name province and at the same time also the capital of Wallonia.
background
history
Settled since Celtic times, the Merovingians called the city, which was first mentioned in the 7th century Sedroch, from 962 it was called Namucho and then from the 12th century Namuco. This name was derived from the Gallic deity Nam. A county since the 10th century, Namur developed on the north bank of the Meuse and came under the rule of the Counts of Flanders in the 13th century. Philip the Good of Burgundy acquired the city in the 15th century. The already existing fortress, the citadel, was greatly expanded and strengthened by the Spanish Netherlands in the 17th century in order to be able to withstand the attacks of Louis XIV; nevertheless, Namur was conquered by France in 1692. The French rule was short-lived, however, after only three years the fortifications, which were among the best in Europe, fell into the hands of the Dutch. During the French Revolution, Namur became French again and after a brief Dutch interlude, the city became part of the Kingdom of Belgium following the Belgian Revolution. The Germans, who repeatedly led their armies through Wallonia, finished the work of the others and laid most of it in ruins, so that only remnants can be visited.
geography
The location between the Meuse and Sambre is decisive for the Namur landscape. The city is located northwest of the Meuse and is roughly divided into two by the Sambre. The image is dominated by the huge fortifications of the citadel, which extends westward from the confluence of the two rivers.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is the airport of Charleroiwhich is just 35 km from Namur. It is mainly served by low-cost airlines. The international Brussels Zaventem Airport can be reached in about 35 minutes at a distance of 65 km.
By train
The Thalys express train connects Namur with Liege and Paris. There are also intercity lines between Namur and Lille, Luxembourg, Liège, Brussels, Charleroi and Dinant. The train station is not far from the Meuse and in the immediate vicinity of the city center.
In the street
Namur is located at the intersection of the E411 / A4 and the E42 / A15. From southern Germany and north-east France (Alsace) you can reach Namur via Luxembourg on the E411 / A4. The easiest way to arrive from the east is via Liège on the E42 / A15. From Brussels it is only a good 60 km, which is quickly covered on the E411 / A4.
By boat
Due to its location at the confluence of the Maas and Samber rivers, Namur is connected to the network of the Rhine-Maas-Schelde-Moselle basin with a length of 20,000 kilometers.
By bicycle
- Maas cycle route - the promenade connects the place with Dinant and Liege.
- RAVeL Ligne 142 - this one Railway cycle path comes from Hoegaarden in Flanders and Brussels. A single signpost indicates that the EuroVelo 5 uses this route.
- the EuroVelo 3 comes from Germany via Liège. It follows the rivers Sambre and Maas.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Castles and fortresses
- 1 Namur Citadel (Citadel van name, Citadelle de Namur).
The Namur Citadel is located on 80 hectares of green space near the city center. There are various guided tours that explain the castle and its complex from different angles.
Sacred buildings
- 2 St. Aubin's Cathedral (Sint-Aubankathedraal, Cathédrale Saint-Aubain de Namur).Belgium's only large baroque church.
Museums
- 3 Trésor du Prieuré de Oignies (Treasure of the Priory of Oignies), Rue Julie Billiart, 17. Tel.: (0)81-25 43 00, Fax: (0)81-22 57 88. Goldsmith work from the Maasland, enamel art, ivory work and Arabic glasses, reliquaries, chalices, manuscripts etc. from the 12th and 13th centuries.Open: 10: 00-12: 00 and 14: 00-17: 00, closed on Sunday mornings, Monday, public holidays and December 11-27.Price: adults € 2, groups and children € 1.
- 4 Musée provincial des arts anciens (Provincial Museum of Ancient Arts) (Musée provincial des Arts anciens du Namurois), Rue de Fer, 24. Tel.: (0)81-22 00 65, Fax: (0)81-22 72 51, Email: [email protected].In the former patrician residence "Hôtel Gaiffier d’Hestroy", whose front stucco facade from 1768 is a listed building, paintings, sculptures, church windows, metal art, embroidery and glassware from Namur and the surrounding area can be seen in a permanent exhibition.Open: daily 10: 00-18: 00, Mondays as well as on 24th, 25th and 31st December and 1st January. closed.Price: adults € 3, students and seniors € 1.50, schools € 1, children under 12 free of charge.
- 5 Musée diocésain et trésor de la cathédrale Saint-Aubain (Diocesan Museum and Treasury of the Cathedral of Saint Albanus), Place du Chapitre, 1. Tel.: (0)81-44 42 85, Mobile: (0)476-97 23 24, Fax: (0)81-44 42 85. Goldsmith's work from the 11th to 18th centuries, sculptures, paintings, textiles and manuscripts.Open: Visits only on request to M. Jacques Jeanmart, Rue de l'Eglise, 5150 Franière at the numbers given.Price: adults € 2.50, students and seniors € 2, groups € 1.50, children € 1.
activities
To go biking
Not only along the Meuse is introducing RAVeL-Path. There are also two interesting ones Railway cycle paths: the Ligne 142 to Bierstadt Hoegaarden and the Ligne 150 after Maredret. The latter, however, begins north of Dinant, so that an approx. 17 km drive along the Meuse from Namur is necessary. The original RAVeL 1 leaves the Meuse in Namur and can now go along the Sambre continue to be cycled. All paths are good and almost entirely paved (Namur-Dinant with a few weak spots). Namur - Profondeville - Anhée - Maredret - Bambois Teich (French) (a beautiful lake) - Sambreville - Namur is a 90 km long circuit, but it takes so long that the sights are neglected.
golf
- Golf de Rougemont. 18-hole course with a view of the Meuse Valley.
Gambling
- Casino de Namur. From 21 years.
shop
The fact that part of the city center is a pedestrian zone also benefits shopping enthusiasts. Many shops and businesses are in the streets Rue de Fer, Rue de l'Ange, Rue de Bruxelles and Rue Emile Cuvelier to find.
In the southern district of Wepion there is a Carrefour shopping center with an express brand petrol station (only with card payment).
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Grand Hotel de Flandre, Place de la Station 14, B-5000 Namur. The hotel is centrally located at the train station with parking in the public car park, air conditioning.Price: Single from € 79.
- Hotel Beauregard, Avenue Baron de Moreau 1, B-5000 Namur. Hotel cooperates with the neighboring Casino Namur and offers free entry and free drinks.Price: single / double room from € 51.
- Chateau de la Poste, Ronchinne 25, B-5330 Maillen. E-mail: [email protected]. Secluded in the southern mountains with a large facility. Very quiet and often very cheap.Price: single / double room from € 47.
- Le Chateau de Namur, Avenue de l'Ermitage 1, 5000 Namur. Tel.: 32-81729900. Another villa.Price: single / double room from € 80.
- Class'Eco Namur, Nouvelle Route de Suarlée 12, B-5020 Namur. Inexpensive 3-bed room with shared toilet, formerly a Formula 1 hotel.Price: single / double room from € 37.
- Hampton's Hotel Namur, Chaussee de Dinant 1149, B-5100 Namur. Former Sofitel, located directly on the Meuse and the promenade, closed.Price: single / double room from € 60.
- ibis Namur Center, Rue du Premier Lanciers 10, B-5000 Namur. In the center, paid public car park.Price: single from € 61.
- Ne5t Hotel & Spa, Allée de menton, 26, B-5000 Namur. Very well rated establishment for high demands.Price: single room from € 200.
- Hotel The Royal Snail, Avenue de la Plante 23, B-5000 Namur. Rather expensive, but with "design".Price: Single from € 88.
Learn
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health
Practical advice
trips
- Visit the gardens of Annevoie Castle, south of Profondeville, about 16 km from Namur. The privately owned facility from the 18th century impresses with its numerous water features, which are fed by natural springs that come from the higher hills. Admission approx. € 6 per person. [1]
literature
Web links
- http://www.namur.be - Official website of Namur
- Information about Namur (English, French and Dutch)
