12 Must See and Do Absolutely!

With his rich religious heritage and his architecture between history and modernityLiège is a city worth exploring. Located in Wallonia, Liège offers its visitors a journey through time and numerous options for strolling on the banks of the Meuse or in its authentic streets. Before heading to Belgium, we suggest you discover our selection of 12 essential places to visit Liège.

#1 The center of Liège

Between modern architecture and historic buildings, Liège has a rich heritage and an interesting contrast. When visiting the city center, we advise you to take your time to admire the architecture and to immerse yourself in the history of the city. During your walk, you will not be able to miss the Palace of the Prince-Bishops which is located on the famous Place Saint-Lambert. Built in the 16th^e century, it now houses the courthouse. To visit Liège, we also advise you to linger on the pretty traditional half-timbered houses of the region. Often nicknamed “ the city of a hundred bell towers », Liège finally has an impressive religious heritage that you can discover during your walk in the city center.

#2 Saint-Paul Cathedral in Liège

Between the 10^e and the 18th^e century, Liège was the capital of an ecclesiastical community. Today, the city retains a important religious heritage. Among the notable buildings, we recommend visiting the superb Saint Paul Cathedral. In Gothic style, it contains the Treasure of Liège in its cloister. Don't also miss the Romanesque collegiate church of Saint-Barthélemy. If you are interested in religious heritage, note that there is a collegiate circuit which will allow you to tour the historic center discovering the seven ancient collegiate churches of the city.

#3 The Bueren mountain staircase

Emblematic for visiting Liège, the Bueren mountain staircase promises you a great workout. However, if you have the courage to climb the 375 steps of this famous staircaseyour effort will be well rewarded with the superb panorama of the city who is waiting for you. Depending on your physical condition, don't hesitate to take your time to finish your ascent and treat yourself to a nice break at the summit.

#4 The Coteaux de la Citadelle

If you are looking for a nice walk in Liège near the center but also in nature, we then suggest you take the Coteaux de la Citadelle promenade on a day when the climate in Liège is pleasant. With more than 90 hectares of green spaces located partly in the historic part of Liège and around half classified as a natural heritage of Wallonia, this place is unmissable. During your walk, you can enjoy a path built on the slope of the hill bordering Liège with beautiful views of the city and quiet moments almost in the forest. If you don't want to do the whole walk, note that we suggest you don't miss out on reaching the terraces of the Minimes. This green space is in fact an integral part of the historical heritage of Liège.

#5 The streets of the Hors-Château district

To enjoy all the charm of Liège, we then advise you to venture into the small streets located near rue Hors-Château. Lined with prestigious houses, rue Hors-Château is one of the most beautiful streets in the historic center of Liège. Behind the rich residences, you will find small, very narrow alleys which have incredible charm. In these flowery streets, take the time to stroll from small courtyards to cobbled dead ends and enjoy the authentic atmosphere of this unique place in Liège.

#6 The Great Curtis

Located on the banks of the Meuse, the Grand Curtis is one of the remarkable buildings in Liège. With its superb red facade, this ancient palace was built at the beginning of the 17th^e century for a rich arms dealer. Today, the palace has been converted into a huge museum which houses, among other things, collections of archeology and decorative arts.

#7 Liège station

Whether you arrive by train, have a little time to waste between two connections or simply want to discover its architecture, the Liège-Guillemins station is really worth a visit. Designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, this station has a remarkable architecture which we advise you to take the time to admire. One thing is certain: Liège station offers a warm welcome to its visitors with its glass and steel vault which covers the tracks. Note that Liège station also houses a museum with temporary exhibitions. So don’t hesitate to discover the program before your trip to Belgium.

#8 Boverie Park

On the banks of the Meusethe Boverie park is a beautiful green space where we suggest you take a break on a day when the climate in Belgium is pleasant. In this magnificent park, you will also find the Museum of Fine Arts of Liège which has recently moved into one of the palaces built for the Universal Exhibition of 1905. Art lovers, the permanent collections of this museum are rich in numerous works by famous artists such as Monet, Picasso and Chagall. To complete your visit, you can also discover beautiful temporary exhibitions.

#9 The Mirror City

The Mirror City is a great space dedicated to exhibitions and shows. Located in the old public baths, this space has some interesting architecture. Exhibitions change regularly in the Mirror City. So don't hesitate to discover the cultural program of the places before visiting Liège. If you like museums and exhibitions, know that Liège is home to many other museums. Among these cultural buildings, we suggest, for example, visiting the Ansembourg Museum or the House of Science.

#10 The river shuttle

If you are visiting Liège from April to November, the river shuttle can be a pleasant way to get around the city. This shuttle connects the main heritage buildings of Liège and allows you to get on or off at five strategic stops. Please note that you can also take the shuttle simply to enjoy a walk on the Meuse and discover the buildings during your cruise.

#11 Street art

Street art lovers, you are likely to enjoy your visit to Liège. The city has in fact around fifty frescoes which perfectly enhance its industrial heritage. To discover as much work as possible in a short time, we suggest you go to the Outremeuse district located on an island on the Meuse. If you have time, we recommend you check out the street art route in the city of Liège directly on the website of the Liège tourist office. You can then follow the route for a great activity to control your budget in Belgium and admire numerous outdoor works.

#12 Liège waffles

Among the must-sees for visiting Liège, you cannot pass through the Belgian city without tasting its famous waffles. World famous, the Liège waffles are in fact the gastronomic specialty of the city and the assurance of offering you a most pleasant sweet break. In the four corners of the city, you can find authentic, fluffy Liège waffles.

And you, do you rather want to discover the religious heritage, climb the Bueren staircase, enjoy the banks of the Meuse or eat a Liège waffle for your next getaway to Belgium? If you need additional information for visiting Liège, we suggest you discover our advice for preparing a trip to Belgium. Don't hesitate to look for inspiration in our selections of must-sees in Brussels, places to visit in Bruges and places to visit in Belgium to organize your trip.