Namur
Sign in to saveNamur (; ; ) is a city and municipality in Wallonia, Belgium. It is the capital both of the province of Namur and of Wallonia, hosting the Parliament of Wallonia, the Government of Wallonia and its administration.
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Namur is a city in the southern Belgian region of Wallonia, where it serves as the capital of both the Wallonia region and the Namur province. The city is the seat of Wallonia's government and parliament, making it the administrative center for the region.
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- History
- Early history
- 17th–19th centuries
- 20th and 21st centuries
- Climate
- Economy
- Culture and sights
- Sports
- Demographics
- Twin towns — sister cities
- Notable people
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Namur (; ; ) is a city and municipality in Wallonia, Belgium. It is the capital both of the province of Namur and of Wallonia, hosting the Parliament of Wallonia, the Government of Wallonia and its administration.
Namur stands at the confluence of the rivers Sambre and Meuse and straddles three different regions – Hesbaye to the north, Condroz to the south-east, and Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse to the south-west. The city of Charleroi is located to the west. The language spoken is French.