Namur
Namur is the capital of Wallonia, dominated by its hilltop Citadel at the confluence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers — one of the largest fortress complexes in Europe.
Last updated: 2026-07-04
Namur is the capital of Wallonia, dominated by its hilltop Citadel at the confluence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers — one of the largest fortress complexes in Europe.
- Population
- ~112,000
- History
- Long a strategically important fortress city at the meeting point of the Sambre and Meuse rivers
Why visit
- • The Citadel of Namur — 80 hectares of grounds with roughly 7km of underground tunnels, among the largest fortresses in Europe
- • A cable car (since 2021) linking the city centre to the Citadel across the Sambre river
- • Compact, walkable historic centre with Baroque architecture such as Saint-Loup church
- • Base for exploring the Wallonia countryside and the Meuse valley