Fortified Position of Namur

#243 among destinations in Belgium

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The fortified position of Namur was established by Belgium after the First World War to fortify the traditional invasion corridor between Germany and France through Belgium. The position incorporated the fortress ring of Namur, originally designed by the Belgian General Henri Alexis Brialmont to deter an invasion of Belgium by France. The old fortifications consisted of nine forts built between 1888 and 1892 on either side of the Meuse, around Namur. ()

Local name: Position fortifiée de Namur Coordinates: 50°26'40"N, 4°48'30"E

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Fortified Position of Namur – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Citadelle de Namur, St Aubin's Cathedral, Abbaye de Floreffe, Château de Flawinne.

2.6 miNE
Historical place, Park, Forts and castles
Citadelle de Namur, Namur
66 min walk • Perched atop a strategic hill overlooking the convergence of the Sambre and Meuse rivers, the Citadelle de Namur stands as a sentinel over the city of Namur, Belgium. This historic fortress, with roots tracing back to the Roman era, has been a pivotal military site...
2.7 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Baroque architecture
St Aubin's Cathedral, Namur
68 min walk • St Aubin's Cathedral, the primary church of the city of Namur, Belgium, stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. As a significant religious edifice, this cathedral is not only a place of worship but also an attraction for those...
2.4 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Abbaye de Floreffe, Floreffe
61 min walk • Floreffe Abbey is a former Premonstratensian monastery, the second of the order to be founded, situated in Wallonia on the Sambre at Floreffe, about 11 km southwest of Namur, Belgium.
1.6 miN
Forts and castles
Château de Flawinne
41 min walk • The château de Flawinne or Castle of Flawinne is in the Belgian village of Flawinne on the outskirts of Namur, Wallonia.
2.7 miNE
50°27'47"N • 4°51'45"E
Musée Félicien Rops, Namur
69 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
2.9 miNE
, Tower, Historical place
Belfry of Namur, Namur
75 min walk • The Belfry of Namur, a historic tower, stands proudly in the city of Namur, Belgium, offering a tangible link to the region's past. As an integral part of the city's skyline, this stone structure, which dates back to the 14th century, serves as a testament to Namur's...
2.7 miNE
Citadel, Forts and castles
Meuse Citadels, Namur
69 min walk • Perched on a strategic rocky spur at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers, the Meuse Citadels in Namur, Belgium, are a testament to the city's historical military significance. These formidable fortifications, with origins dating back to the Roman era, have...
~130 ftSW
Forts and castles
Fort de Malonne, Namur
1 min walk • The Fort de Malonne is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in Belgium. It was built between 1888 and 1892 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont.
2.9 miNE
50°27'56"N • 4°51'55"E
Museum of Old Namurois Art, Namur
74 min walk • Museum, Art museum
2.9 miN
Forts and castles
Fort de Suarlée, Namur
74 min walk • The Fort de Suarlée is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in Belgium. It was built between 1888 and 1892 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont.
2.5 miSE
Museum
Fort de Saint-Héribert, Namur
64 min walk • The Fort de St-Héribert or the Fort de Wépion is one of nine forts built as part of the Fortifications of Namur in the late 19th century in Belgium. It was built between 1888 and 1892 according to the plans of General Henri Alexis Brialmont.