Liege - the city of holy and sinners. Saints decorate a huge number of churches that reflect the greatness of the former rulers of the city, princes - bishops. Nevertheless, the saints, probably, are tolerant belong to sinners, the main "sin" of which is an excessive passion for coffee. Because of the addiction of residents to the fragrant drink, the lion is called the most hot city in Belgium. As located on the banks of the river, you can see the picturesque embankments of Maas and not very visible industrial quarters.
From 980 to 1794 The city of Princess-Bishops, who attached the city the majestic species of the church capital. Unfortunately, the most beautiful city building Cathedral of St. Lambert At the end of the 17th century, French troops burned. Fortunately, travelers in the city have many attractions worthy of attention.
St. Paul's Cathedral , Cathedral of Liege, built in the Gothic style. The treasury of the cathedral stores a magnificent, made of gold and silver, Cancer Karl bold.
Church of St. Bartholomew , built in Romanesque style, here is one of the "seven wonders of Belgium" - a font for baptism. Masterpiece of Romanesque art, cast from bronze Master of Renia de UI in the 11th century. The font hold ten burned bulls. The round bowl of the fonts decorate the magnificent reliefs on the theme of baptism.
Giyhen Station. The main station of the city is located in an impressive building from white concrete, glass and steel. The station, according to the project of the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, was built on the site of the old station in the 70 years of our time. By the way, the tourist bureau is also here.
Museum of Kursius. Real Italian mansion with an impressive observation tower. The house, when it belonged to Jean Kursius, who trading a weapon. Now here you can see the historical collections of weapons, because over the centuries, liage was considered the center of weapons production. Collections of exhibits from glass, porcelain, archaeological artifacts, objects of religious and decorative art. One of the rooms of the museum is dedicated to Napoleon, who once stopped in this house. The museum has a very pleasant cafe.
Museum of Walloon life. The old Franciscan monastery contributes to the creation of a special atmosphere for the story of the traditions and culture of Vallonia. The renovated museum conduct thematic exhibitions. There is a puppet theater, where time from time to time is satisfied.
La Perron. A magnificent fountain decorated with sculptural images of three graces is a symbol of the history of the city.
"VAL-SAINT-LAMBERT". Beauty - that's what attracts on this dirty, hot, smoky and somewhat dilapidated factory. Here they make the best handmade crystal in the world. In the workshop you can see the process of blowing and cutting crystal. The molten glass is removed from the hot furnace - fascinating sight.
Do not forget that in Liege was born Georges Siemeon , leaving us at least 80 detective novels about the famous Commissioner Megre and about a hundred of other books.