Castles and Forts of Namur
This collection highlights Namur’s military and noble architecture: the hilltop Citadel overseeing the Sambre–Meuse confluence, a ring of nine late-19th-century Brialmont forts built for Belgium’s national defence, and several local châteaux and civic monuments. Entries include fortified artillery works, medieval and post-medieval manor houses, ecclesiastical buildings with Baroque and Romanesque elements, and civic structures adapted over centuries for administrative or cultural use.
A Citadel of Namur
The Citadel of Namur is a fortress in the Walloon capital city of Namur, at the confluence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers.
B St Aubin's Cathedral
St. Aubin's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Namur, Belgium, and the country's only cathedral in academic Late Baroque style.
C Belfry of Namur
The Belfry of Namur, also called the Tour Saint-Jacques, is an historical building in Namur, Belgium.
D Église Saint-Loup
Baroque Roman Catholic church located in Namur city centre.
E Château de Flawinne
The château de Flawinne or Castle of Flawinne is in the Belgian village of Flawinne on the outskirts of Namur, Wallonia.
F Halle al'Chair
Mosan-style 16th-century historic market hall in Namur.
G Théâtre Royal de Namur
Italian-style theatre located in central Namur.
Palais de Justice de Namur
Courthouse in Namur housing judicial services.
I Parlement wallon
Former Hospice Saint-Gilles building, today housing the Walloon Parliament.
J Maison aux deux vitrines
Art Nouveau double commercial house at 82–84 avenue Jean Materne in Jambes.
K Parc Louise Marie
Public park in Namur named after Louise-Marie, featuring lawns and mature trees.
L Église Saint-Joseph
17th-century Roman Catholic church located in central Namur.
M Église Notre-Dame du Rosaire
Romanesque-style Catholic church in the village of Wierde (municipality of Namur).
N Abbaye Notre-Dame du Vivier
Cistercian nunnery founded in 1236 at Marche‑les‑Dames; active until 1796.
O Fort de Suarlée
The Fort de Suarlée is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in Belgium.
P Fort d'Emines
The Fort d'Emines is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in Belgium.
Château de Dave
Castle in the village of Dave, near Namur.
Fort de Saint-Héribert
The Fort de St-Héribert or the Fort de Wépion is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in…
Fort de Dave
The Fort de Dave is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in Belgium.
Fort de Malonne
The Fort de Malonne is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in Belgium.
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