The remains of the Fortress can be visited
FortressLüttich (Liège)
Citadel of Liège
The Citadel of Liège was once the most significant fortification of the city. Preserved sections show its former defensiveness.
History+
The origins of the citadel date back to 1255, when an initial castle was built on the heights above Liège. In the mid-17th century, specifically in 1650, Prince-Bishop Maximilian Henry of Bavaria had the complex expanded into a pentagonal fortress. However, this fortress was soon after destroyed by France but was rebuilt as early as 1684. In the 1970s, the citadel suffered extensive destruction due to the construction of a hospital on its grounds, with only the southern walls remaining.
Location+
The Citadel of Liège is located in the city of Liège, in the eponymous district within the Walloon region of Belgium. It sits at an elevation of approximately 154 meters above sea level.
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