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Home » Belgium » Belgium: Activities and Attractions » Wallonia• City of Liege - Prince-Bishops' Palace: The construction of this palace was ordered by Prince-Bishop Everard van der Marck in 1526. The outside is Italian Renaissance style, while the inside has a Gothic flavor. This building is the most awesome building in Liege. The palace consists of two courtyards that interconnect; the first courtyard is the only one open to the public and is surrounded by four galleries and 60 columns. The columns are decorated with human figures and masks. Many renovations over the years have not deterred from the palace's regal style.
• City of Liege - St. Paul's Cathedral: Founded in the 10th century, this church became the new cathedral of Liege in the 19th century. The building has three naves with seven bays and chapels; it is also known for its stained-glass windows, and white marble statue of Christ, and 19th century furniture. The ceiling showcases amazing frescoes.
• City of Namur - The Citadel: The Citadel is a fortified town with an amazing man-made underground network. It can be visited by train or on foot. It was built in the 3rd and 4th centuries to defend the Meuse River valley against the Germans. More recently used for military purposes, the Citadel is one of the largest fortified constructions in Europe.
• City of Namur - The Fėlicien Rops Museum: Located in a former 18th century house, this museum houses about 1000 works of the famous painter Fėlicien Rops; 25% of the paintings are on display. Rops was a Belgian caricaturist and illustrator. His subjects are mostly women and landscapes.
• City of Spa – The Grand Prix of Belgium: This Formula 1 race is held each year at the Spa-Francorchamps track. The Grand Prix is fun for the whole family!
• City of Spa – The Laundry Museum: The Laundry Museum has 25 rooms that show the evolution of washing through the years. It houses old washing machines that are still in operation, showcases ironing, and tells the history of soap. This is a fun and interesting place for children.
• City of Tournai – Notre Dame Cathedral: This cathedral is one of the most well-known and beautiful religious buildings in the Western world. It has five towers and was built during the 12th and 13th centuries. The Cathedral contains the Shrine of Our Lady, made of silver and copper, as well as works by Rubens and Jordaens.
• City of Tournai – The Museum of Fine Arts: This museum contains many paintings and sculptures ranging from primitive to contemporary. It houses works by masters such as Rubens, Jordaens, Watteau, Van Gogh, and Monet.
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