Liege miniguide
Liège is the capital of the province of the same name in Belgium and the population within the city limits were in 2008 projected at over 180 000If you include the suburbs, the figure rises to over 585 000.Liege is situated at the confluence of the rivers Meuse, Ourthe and Vesdre. The city's port is one of the largest inland ports in Western Europe with its 40 km which extends along the Meuse.
Liège is a mixture of modern and historical. The city has existed for over 1000 years and therefore are still many historic buildings. It is especially churches that have stood the longest, and in the oldest part of town to visit St. Paul's Cathedral from the 1200s and St. Denis Church from 900's. Montagne de Bueren is a famous staircase of Liège with the entire 406 steps, and on top is a breathtaking view.
Liège Airport is also known as Liège-Bierset and located 9 km northwest of the city.The airport is the third largest in Belgium after Brussels International Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport.
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