Citadel of Dinant

Dinant, Belgium

The Citadel of Dinant (Citadelle de Dinant) was built in 1815 on a site which was originally fortified in 1051 when the region was ruled by the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. The citadel overlooks the city of Dinant and the strategic Meuse river which runs through the town. It is open to the public.

Together with Huy, Liège and Namur, the Citadel of Dinant forms part of the so-called Meuse Citadels.

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Founded: 1815
Category: Castles and fortifications in Belgium

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Nadine Williams (4 months ago)
Really interesting place. Worth a visit. There's also a cable car if you don't wish to climb the 400 steps. Interesting to learn the massive amount of history of such a small place
James H (5 months ago)
It's an interesting place but it's the views that make it. You can walk up 400 uneven steps or take the cable car to the top. Once up, the citadel is pretty interesting and obviously has cracking views. Within there's a cafe, features and impressions of life in it. There's a quirky bit where all the floors are on the wonk which was a fleeting but cool experience. Don't go to Dinant and not visit.
Ganesh Babu (5 months ago)
The city's best known landmark. This Gothic Style of Church of Our Lady is on the riverbank with its unique Onion dome and lantern. People from all around the world flock to this beautiful little city - Dinant, because of it's riverside view, colourful facades, a majestic Church and an epic Castle -topped rock looming in the background.
Marketa Koulova (7 months ago)
We had a great afternoon at the citadel. The views were amazing. The historical tour of the citadel was interesting as well. The only thing we didn't understand was the 50 cents charge for the WC that is not included in the price of the tickets and payable only in cash...
d noonan (9 months ago)
very nice place to visit. i wish there was more in depth descriptions of the displays. i know that there is so much history in it and wish that history was portrayed better. the cable car down to the street was fun or you can take the stairs. price of admission was reasonable and included the cable car ride. when i visited there was no access to the roof which would have been nice. the views are exceptional. i do recommend a visit. i believe you can book a tout with guides that may explain more in depth history
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