Citadel of Dinant

View of the city and the river from the rampart of the fortress.

The Citadel of Dinant (French: Citadelle de Dinant) is a fortress located in Dinant in the Province of Namur, Belgium.[1] The current fort 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 the Citadels of Huy and Namur, the Citadel of Dinant forms part of the so-called Meuse Citadels.

References

  1. ↑ Beyaert, Marc (2006). "Villes d'Eau et Vallées Pittoresques". La Belgique en cartes: l'évolution du paysage à travers trois siècles de cartographie. Brussels, Belgium: Institut géographique national. p. 217. ISBN 978-90-209-6831-6.
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Coordinates: 50°15′42″N 4°54′47″E / 50.2618°N 4.9130°E / 50.2618; 4.9130

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