Université de Liège, Liège

Name: Université de Liège
Address: Place du 20-Août, 7, Liège, Belgium

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The University of Liège, or ULiège, is a major public university of the French Community of Belgium based in Liège, Wallonia, Belgium. Its official language is French. As of 2020, ULiège is ranked in the 301–350 category worldwide according to Times Higher Education, 451st by QS World University Rankings, and between the 201th and 300th place by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. More than 2,000 people, including academics, scientists and technicians, are involved in research of a wide variety of subjects from basic research to applied research. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1817 (207 years ago)Coordinates: 50°38'27"N, 5°34'34"E

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Place du 20-Août, 7Liège (Centre)Liège Belgium

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Université de Liège – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liège Cathedral, Médiacité shopping centre, Grand Curtius, St Martin's Basilica.

~1040 ftW
Gothic-style church with a cloister
Liège Cathedral, Liège
6 min walk • Liège Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Liège, is a remarkable church that stands proudly in the heart of the city of Liège, Belgium. This stunning piece of architecture is not only a place of worship but also an important historical...
0.5 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Médiacité shopping centre, Liège
14 min walk • Médiacité Shopping Liège is a shopping center located near the center of the Belgian city of Liege in the Longdoz district. With brands such as Primark, Zara or Media Markt, the center welcomes an average of 8 million visitors per year.
0.5 miNE
Archeology and decorative arts museum
Grand Curtius, Liège
14 min walk • The Grand Curtius is a prestigious museum nestled in the heart of Liège, Belgium. This cultural gem is housed in a magnificent red-brick mansion, which itself is a testament to the region’s rich architectural heritage. With its roots stretching back to the early...
0.6 miNW
Church, Gothic architecture
St Martin's Basilica, Liège
15 min walk • St. Martin's Basilica, a historical and architectural marvel, graces the skyline of Liège, Belgium. This prominent Roman Catholic church, which has stood since the 10th century, was elevated to the status of a basilica in 1909.
~1940 ftN
Palace
Prince-Bishops' Palace, Liège
10 min walk • The Prince-Bishops' Palace, nestled in the heart of Liège, Belgium, stands as a testament to the city's historical and architectural heritage. This grand edifice, once the seat of the Prince-Bishops who governed Liège from the Middle Ages until the end of the Ancien...
0.6 miNE
11th-century church with red facade
Collegiate Church of St. Bartholomew, Liège
15 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Liège, Belgium, the Collegiate Church of St. Bartholomew stands as a testament to the city's medieval past. This remarkable church, with its distinctive twin towers and Romanesque architecture, has been a spiritual and cultural beacon...
~1650 ftNW
Opera, Theater, Concerts and shows
Opéra Royal de Wallonie, Liège
8 min walk • The Opéra Royal de Wallonie is a beacon of cultural heritage nestled in the heart of Liège, Belgium. This prestigious theatre has been an emblem of the city’s artistic landscape since its inauguration in 1820, serving as a hub for operatic performances that...
~1570 ftSE
Nightlife, Music venue
La Zone, Liège
8 min walk • La Zone is a music venue for alternative and underground music in Liège, Belgium 50.637411°N 5.580325°E. It's located in Outremeuse, the island in the middle of Liège and is hosting a wide variety of musical bands from everywhere in the world, as well as theatre, exhibitions, workshops.
~1730 ftN
Shopping centre, Square
Place Saint-Lambert, Liège
9 min walk • The Place Saint-Lambert is a square in the centre of Liège, Belgium. Until 1794, it was the site of St. Lambert's Cathedral. Remains of the foundations of the cathedral have been conserved, and are on display at the Archéoforum, under the square.
~880 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Romanesque architecture
Collégiale Saint-Denis de Liège, Liège
5 min walk • The Church of St. Denis is a parish church in Liège, Belgium. The fortified building was designed to be part of the city's defences. It was founded by Notker of Liège in 987 and first consecrated on 12 March 990. The tower was added around 1100.
~1810 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
archéoforum, Liège
9 min walk • The Archéoforum is an archaeological museum on place Saint-Lambert in Liège in Belgium. It is centered on the ruins of Saint Lambert's Cathedral and also includes the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa as well as displaying objects from the Mesolithic onward.

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Which popular attractions are close to Université de Liège?

Nearby attractions include Evangeliary of Averbode, Liège (2 min walk), Théâtre de Liège, Liège (2 min walk), Collégiale Saint-Denis de Liège, Liège (5 min walk), Liège Cathedral, Liège (6 min walk).

How to get to Université de Liège by public transport?

The nearest stations to Université de Liège:

Bus

Liège Place du 20 Août • Lines: 2, 26, 29, 3, 31, 33, 35, 7 (2 min walk)
Liège Place Cockerill • Lines: 26, 29, 3, 31, 33, 35 (2 min walk)

Train

Liège-Saint-Lambert (12 min walk)
Liège-Carré (16 min walk)