What to do · Namur
Namur Citadel and its Terra Nova visitor centre
Information
- From
- €6 adult
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year; November to March from 10:00 to 17:00, closed on Mondays; April to June until 18:00 or 18:30
- Who it's for
- All ages; the citadel park is large and hilly
Namur Citadel stands on the rocky spur where the Sambre joins the Meuse, and for centuries it was one of the great fortresses of Europe. Up top there is an enormous park, ramparts, viewpoints over both rivers and the Terra Nova visitor centre, in a former barracks, which tells two thousand years of the history of the city and the fortress.
Tickets and opening hours
Terra Nova costs €6 with an audioguide, which is available in Spanish; €5 for ages 6 to 18, students and over-65s, and free under 6. The Citadelle Pass combines the underground tunnels (or the Middle Ages tour), the little train and Terra Nova in about three hours, for €22 (€20 reduced). From November to March it opens from 10:00 to 17:00 and closes on Mondays; from April to June, until 18:00 on weekdays and 18:30 at weekends. Closed on 24 and 25 December and 1 January.
How to get up
By cable car from the place Maurice Servais; on foot up the "spiral of time" staircase, next to the Walloon Parliament; on the TEC 3 bus from the station (stop rond-point Thonard); or by car along the Route Merveilleuse, with free parking at Terra Nova.
Tips
- Buy the Citadelle Pass If you are going to do the tunnels and the train, you will save money.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Namur Citadel cost?
Walking around the park and the ramparts is free; Terra Nova costs €6.
Is there an audioguide in Spanish?
Yes, included in the Terra Nova ticket.
Can you park at the top?
Yes, free, next to Terra Nova.
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