Welcome to Liege
Welcome to “Liege” - The city called “Cite ardente”, BELGIUM
Liege is historical and cultural city situated in the valley of Meuse River, in the East of Belgium. It’s the place where Charlemagne was born.
The city has considered as the most touristic city of Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium.
With a strong cultural and historical story, it’s one of the oldest city in Belgium. Many places will please you if you want to know more about the city and his heritage.
Information and Facts
Night-life
Liege has known as a festive city. it’s a city with a lot of student that make Liege a dynamic place with private clubs but also bars, restaurants, festivals. You can also discover Liege specialities like peket (local rhum), Boulets a la liegoise (Liege Meatball), Liege Waffles, Salade Liegoise, Fricassee, local beer, etc>
Shopping
You will not be disappointed if you love shopping. There is a lot of shops from antique to designers boutique. Without forgetting the big mall Mediacite in the centre of the town.
Sightseeing
Liege has a rich and architectural heritage. So you can not say that you was in liege if you didn’t visit Prince-Bishop’s Palace, Royal Opera, Collegiates churches, musea like The Grand Curtis Museum, Aquarium Museum, etc.
Don’t miss the new railway Station Liege-Guillemins, one of the biggest train hubs in Europe. Designed by the architec Santiago Calatrava, it's a must-see.
Time
Standard time zone UTC/GMT + 1 hour
Public transportation
Liege has a good public transport system, especially the bus lines. The Railway Station Liege connects Liege to Brussels but also to Maastricht, Cologne, Paris in less than 2 hours.