Namur

Belgium

The Belgian “Dolce Vita”
Innovative. Cultural.
Generous. Attractive.

Although Namur has many historic buildings, museums and cultural events and places, its position at the gateway to the Ardennes, means that Namur and its surroundings enjoy all the rich colours and flavours of that region.

Namur is where people come to slow down and enjoy the good things of life, the Belgian “Dolce Vita” if you like: walking or canoeing in the lush countryside, sipping a coffee on a sunny café terrace or just strolling through the pleasant streets along the river banks.

Tourist sights include over 100km of cycle routes and footpaths, the citadel, boat trips on the rivers, churches in a variety of architectural styles, street art and many art galleries and museums.

ECOC

In 2030, a Belgian city will be the cultural capital of Europe.

More than a cultural project, a territorial project in which culture is the common thread, but takes on an even greater meaning when it brings together associative, economic and cultural players and citizens towards shared futures. When it embodies a true confluence of futures.

Namur European Capital of Culture is an inclusive, ambitious project, driven by social and territorial cohesion. Above all, this bid is a human and unifying project that will be co-constructed beyond 2030, with the aim of creating long-term benefits and a strong legacy for future generations.

Hosting this initiative means much more than organizing a year-long cultural program. It’s an opportunity to energize the region, unite Namur’s players around a common project, consolidate Namur’s role as the political capital of Wallonia and, more generally, re-enchant people with their territory and their roots.