Namur
Namur has taken on a new role as the capital of the federal region of Wallonia. Its location at the head of the Ardennes has also made it a popular tourist centre, with a casino located in its southern district on the left bank of the Meuse.
- The citadel and the Meuse River
- The belfry of Namur
- St Aubin's Cathedral is the only academic Late Baroque cathedral in Belgium.
- The horse Bayard carrying The Four Sons of Aymon, created by Olivier Strebelle for Expo 58.
- Sambre River
- Old town
The town began as an important trading settlement in Celtic times, straddling east-west and north-south trade routes across the Ardennes. The Romans established a presence after Julius Caesar defeated the local Aduatuci tribe.
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