Fun facts about Liege
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Liège was known as Vicus Leudicus in 558, marking its first historical reference.
Liege
Belgium
Liège is a city and municipality in the Belgian region of Wallonia, and the capital of the eponymous province. The city is situated in the valley of the Meuse, in the east of Belgium, not far from borders with the Netherlands and with Germany. In Liège, the Meuse meets the river Ourthe.
From the “History” section
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The citizens of Liège defeated Prince-Bishop Engelbert III de la Marck in battle in 1345.
Liege
Belgium
Liège is a city and municipality in the Belgian region of Wallonia, and the capital of the eponymous province. The city is situated in the valley of the Meuse, in the east of Belgium, not far from borders with the Netherlands and with Germany. In Liège, the Meuse meets the river Ourthe.
From the “History” section
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Liège's pedestrian zone is the oldest in Belgium and the largest in the Walloon Region.
Liege
Belgium
Liège is a city and municipality in the Belgian region of Wallonia, and the capital of the eponymous province. The city is situated in the valley of the Meuse, in the east of Belgium, not far from borders with the Netherlands and with Germany. In Liège, the Meuse meets the river Ourthe.
From the “Main sights” section
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The 'Le Quinze Août' celebration in Liège features a religious procession and is one of the city's biggest folkloric displays.
Liege
Belgium
Liège is a city and municipality in the Belgian region of Wallonia, and the capital of the eponymous province. The city is situated in the valley of the Meuse, in the east of Belgium, not far from borders with the Netherlands and with Germany. In Liège, the Meuse meets the river Ourthe.
From the “Folklore” section
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Liège is the only city that has hosted stages of all three cycling Grand Tours.
Liege
Belgium
Liège is a city and municipality in the Belgian region of Wallonia, and the capital of the eponymous province. The city is situated in the valley of the Meuse, in the east of Belgium, not far from borders with the Netherlands and with Germany. In Liège, the Meuse meets the river Ourthe.
From the “Sports” section
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