Namur, the capital of Wallonia, is 40 mi/64 km southwest of Brussels. It straddles the Meuse and Sambre Rivers at the gateway to the Ardennes. An impressive citadel with 27 towers looms over the town from a cliff-top site. The citadel has a weapons museum, underground chambers and a scenic (and strategic) view of the surrounding countryside.
The town also has a nice cathedral (St. Alban's), a casino and a number of small museums, including the interesting Museum of Decorative Arts housed in the historic Hotel de Groesbeeck de Croix.
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