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Liège Castles and Fortifications

Liège’s architectural heritage is shaped by its history as the seat of the Prince-Bishops. This selection highlights the region's diverse fortifications, from the 16th-century Prince-Bishops' Palace on Place Saint-Lambert to the 14th-century Château de Péralta. The list features varied structures including the hilltop Colonster Castle overlooking the Ourthe valley, the ruins of the industrial-age Château Sarolea, and the manor houses of Château Rouge and Château des Bruyères, reflecting the evolution of residential estates across the Meuse valley.

Liège Castles and Fortifications — Mapa

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A

Prince-Bishops' Palace

The Palace of the Prince-Bishops is a historic building situated on the Place Saint-Lambert in the centre of Liège, Belgium.

B

Château de Péralta

14th-century castle located in the Angleur district.

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C

Colonster Castle

Colonster Castle is a castle near Liège in Wallonia, Belgium, sited on a rocky spur in the Ourthe valley.

D

Le Castel

17th-century manor house located in the Jupille-sur-Meuse area.

E

Château de Sclessin

17th-century manor house and former noble residence in the Sclessin district.

F

Château de Sainval

18th-century estate located near the Ourthe valley.

G

Château Rouge

18th-century red-brick manor house located in Herstal.

H

Château Sarolea

Ruins of a 17th-century castle in Cheratte, historically associated with the Sarolea family and local industry.

I

Château des Bruyères

Also known as Château de Gaillarmont, this estate is situated in the Grivegnée district.