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Liège is one of the biggest urban centers in Belgium's Wallonia region. A central intellectual hub in the medieval era and later associated with mining and industrialization, gritty-but-glorious Liège has since been reborn as a youthful, countercultural hub, thanks partly to its large student population. Liège is the place to eat eclectically, drink affordable Belgian beers, and party late into the night in the city’s Carré district. But there are more things to do in Liège, like touring museums and markets, going for riverside walks, and—best of all—sampling the famous waffles.
The busiest time to visit Liège is on August 15th, when its major festival—Outremeuse—hosts events ranging from folkloric processions to dances and puppet shows. Summer is an excellent time to stroll along the River Meuse, explore the city's parks and gardens, and grab a seat at an outdoor café in the Place Saint-Lambert. And if you’re interested in cycling, visit in late April for Liège-Bastogne-Liège: it’s the oldest of the five Monuments, or classic cycle races.
Liège Airport connects the Belgian city to international destinations, as does its central train station. Liège-Guillemins, strikingly designed by architect Santiago Calatrava, is served by a range of inter-city services that connect to hubs like Brussels and Paris. There are other stations in central Liège, including Liège-Saint-Lambert and Liège-Carré. Much of Liège's historic center is walkable and can also be explored by bus, bike, and even by a seasonal river shuttle.
In Liège, they don't drink gin or even genever: they drink peket, a spirit also flavored with juniper. While classic peket is often aged in oak barrels, there are also several flavored varieties. Head to local Liège favorites like La Maison du Peket to sample. And before leaving town, be sure to try other Liège classics, like boulets à la Liégeoise (meatballs) and boûkète (buckwheat flour pancakes).
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Liège is known as one of the largest cities in Belgium's Wallonia region. It is renowned for its medieval architecture, lively nightlife and student scenes, leading museums like La Boverie, and Liège waffles. Among cycling fans, it is also celebrated for the Liège-Bastogne-Liège race.
...MoreYes, Liège does have some beautiful areas. Although the city can look a touch gritty—a nod to its industrial past—some of its scenic highlights include the waterfront paths along the River Meuse (lined by landmarks like the Grand Curtius Museum) and the cobblestoned streets of its historic city center.
...MoreNo, English is not an official language in Belgium. The country has three official languages—Flemish or Dutch, French, and German—and Liège, in the Wallonia region, is primarily French-speaking. However, Liège has a young, multilingual populace, and many of the city's residents speak enough English to communicate with visitors.
...MoreThat depends. In terms of the Wallonia region, Liège is the second-most-populous city after the town of Charleroi; it has around 200,000 residents. However, this is a good deal smaller than the Belgian capital of Brussels—which has a population of around 1.2 million—giving Liège a comparatively friendly and approachable feel.
...MoreLiège is located in the Wallonia region, which spans much of southern Belgium and is primarily French-speaking. While French is the city's primary language, Liège is situated close to the Dutch and German borders, and both languages are also spoken here (in addition to English and other international languages).
...MoreYes, Liège is a very nice city to visit. Renowned for its medieval history and its charming historical center, the city is walkable and boasts several worthy museums and historical monuments. It is also celebrated for its vibrant nightlife and local specialties like Liège waffles.
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