Liege belgium city is a major city located in the Belgian province of Liège, of which it is the capital. Liège is the biggest and the most important metropolis of Wallonia, the French speaking part of Belgium. The city though modern yet retains some historic buildings, including a cathedral, the Church of the Holy Cross, the Church of St. Denis, and the 16th-century Palace of Justice. Moreover it is the cultural center for Belgium’s French-speaking population with a university and a music conservatory.
The city is the principal cultural centre of Wallonia and its inhabitants are predominantly French-speakers. The large Italian community and smaller populations of recent immigrants add to the city's cultural mix. Liege belgium city is a one thousand year old city in the heart of Europe. It has been the ancient capital for eight centuries, and this "Glowing City", possesses an exceptional cultural and architectural patrimony, which is mainly highlighted in its museums.
Liege belgium city is located near Maastricht and Aachen, and with its reputed university, the exhibition hall, the markets, the congress hall, the shopping areas, its river port makes it a dynamic economic and commercial center. The theatres, the Opera, the Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as the café's, hotels and reputed restaurants add to the warm character of this welcoming city. The nightlife in Liège is also very important as it is full of very loud pubs which are opening till the last client leaves. The city is well-known for its very crowded folk festivals which draws visitors to the city for a fantastic time. |