- Since its located at the conjunction of Meuse and Sambre, it was a strategic position that made a lot of defense sense. History of namur citadel.
- The city of Namur is famous for its medieval citadel, sitting on the hill high above the town at the confluence of rivers Meuse and Sambre.
- The Citadel of Namur, nestled in the scenic landscape of Wallonia, Belgium, is a compelling blend of history, architecture, and strategic significance.
- The Citadel of Namur, considered the biggest and oldest center of command of Europe, is a jewel of the Belgian heritage.
- Citadel of Namur, Belgium. Photo: Carine S/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). It is originally from the Roman era, but has been rebuilt several times.
- The Citadel of Namur was the residence of the Counts of Namur in the Middle Ages, and was converted into a tourism and events site by King Léopold II.
- This ring became the Fortified Position of Namur in the 1930s. ... For anyone looking for a panoramic view of Namur, the Citadel is a must-visit.
- Namur Citadel in Brussels. Dominating the town, Namur's mighty fortress covers a whole hilltop with ramparts, tunnels and grey walls.
- At the dividing point of these two rivers sits the impressive Citadel of Namur, the most well-known icon of the town and what visitors flock to to see and explore.
- Unfortunately, we did not leave ourselves enough time to climb up to The Citadel. We found Namur very dirty with dog droppings all over sidewalks.