Namur Collection

UFOs: Muyldermans encounter a UFO at Namur, Belgium, 1955
At Namur, Belgium, postman Muyldermans sees a UFO among the clouds and is able to take three photographs before it vanishes. Date: 5 June 1955

Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland returns from the front, WW1
Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, pictured at the Hague with her party of nurses after they had returned from the heavily bombarded town of Namur where they had set up a hospital

Battle of Lagos, 1761 (line engraving)
1579720 Battle of Lagos, 1761 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of Lagos. On the left Boscawen's Flagship the Namur with her Mizzen shot away. Engraved by P.C. Canot)

Namur, Belgium, from the Fortress Hill, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Namur, Belgium, from the Fortress Hill, c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Namur, Belgium, 1879. Artist: Charles Barbant
Namur, Belgium, 1879. The rocky promontory at the fork between the Sambre and Meuse rivers was once occupied by a Roman fortified camp

Death of Michael Godfrey, first Deputy Governor of the recently founded Bank of England, on 17 July 1695, during the Siege of Namur (2 July to 4 September 1695, part of the Nine Years War)

Namur, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Namur, 1890. The Citadel of Namur on the confluence of Sambre and Meuse rivers was a disputed territory between Spain, France, England

Walzin Castle, Dinant, Belgium, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Walzin Castle, Dinant, Belgium, 1895. Chateau dating from the 13th century, above the river Lesse. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Plaine des Jeux, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

La Tour de la Citadelle et Panorama de la Meuse, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Namur. Vue de la Ville et Confluent de Sambre et Meuse, c1900. From Namur. [Ern. THILL, Bruxelles]

Dinant, 1850. Artist: Shury & Son
Dinant, 1850. From The Continental Tourist, Belgium and Nassau (and Pictorial Companion). [Parry and Co, London, 1850]

The Citadel of Namur, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

The Rock at Bayard, late 19th or 20th century. Artist: Pierre Thevenet
The Rock at Bayard, late 19th or 20th century. The Roche a Bayard, or Rocher Bayard, is a rock pinnacle overlooking the River Meuse at Dinant, Belgium

Chateau de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne near Rochefort, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Chateau de Freyr with river Maas near Dinant, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Chateau de Walzin at river Lesse near Dinant, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Aerial view at Chateau Veves, Celles near Dinant, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Chateau Veves, Celles near Dinant, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Aerial view at Chateau de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne near Rochefort, Ardennes, Wallonia, Province Namur, Belgium

Staircase in the Nature Parc de Furfooz near Dinant, Namur, Belgium

Portrait, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Portrait of Gilde de Beaufort-Spontin, oil painting, by Antoine Wiertz, 1806-65, in the Antechamber, at the Castle of Freyr, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Fresco, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Animals, birds, musical scores and instruments, fresco on the staircase in the Great entrance hall, late 18th century, at the Castle of Freyr, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Fresco, Castle of Veves, Wallonia, Belgium
Fresco of men fishing in river, above the fireplace in the Living Room of Hilarion de Gavre, in the Castle of Veves, built c. 1410, at Celles in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Meuse, Wallonia, Belgium
Terrace beside the river Meuse at the hotel-restaurant Les Sorbiers in the village of Hastiere, Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. Date: 2009

Chapel, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Chapel, by Guillaume de Beaufort-Spontin, 1708-66, in Rococo style, at the Castle of Freyr, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. The wood panelling is in Regency style and the altar is Baroque

Citadel of Dinant, Wallonia, Belgium
Cannon balls in the courtyard of the Citadel of Dinant, a fortress originally built 1051 and rebuilt 1818-21 on a cliff above the town and river Meuse, at Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium

Trench, Citadel of Dinant, Wallonia, Belgium
Dutch bakery with bread ovens in the Citadel of Dinant, a fortress originally built 1051 and rebuilt 1818-21 on a cliff above the town and river Meuse, at Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium

Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dinant, Dinant, Wallonia, Belgium
Nave, looking towards the choir with stained glass windows, in the Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dinant, or Collegiate Church of Our Lady, a Gothic cathedral built 13th century, in Dinant, Wallonia

Sculpture, Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dinant, Dinant, Wallonia
St Peter as pope, polychrome oak statue (painted later) by an unknown artist, 16th century, from the Eglise Saint-Pierre in Furfooz, in the Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dinant

Statue, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
Statue of Charles de Gaulle, 2014, by Guido Clabots, commemorating the centenary of the Battle of Dinant in 1914, where he fought and was wounded, on the river Meuse in Dinant, Wallonia, Namur

Le Rocher Bayard, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
Le Rocher Bayard (right), a 40m high rock needle associated with the Four Sons of Aymon legend, on the river Meuse in Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium

La Croisette, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
La Croisette, a promenade along the river Meuse with shops, restaurants and boat moorings, redeveloped in 2018, seen from the Charles de Gaulle bridge, in Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium. Date: 2021

Convent of the Capuchins, Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
Convent of the Capuchins or Couvent des Capucins (left), built 17th century, and the river Meuse, in Wallonia, Dinant, Namur, Belgium. Date: 2021

Dinant, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium
Town of Dinant and boats on the river Meuse on a misty day, Wallonia, Namur, Belgium. Date: 2021

Gardens, Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Gardens, 18th century, of the Castle of Freyr, aerial view, beside the river Meuse, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Castle of Veves, Wallonia, Belgium
Castle of Veves, built c. 1410, aerial view, at Celles in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. A castle has occupied this site since the 7th century

Castle of Freyr, Wallonia, Belgium
Castle of Freyr and its 18th century gardens, aerial view, beside the river Meuse, in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. Originally a medieval keep then a Renaissance castle

Gallic Wars (58 BC-50 BC). Ambiorix, leader of the Eburons tribe, joins the Hainaut and Namur tribes, attacks the camp of Quintus Tullius Cicero and sets fire to it. Engraving

Scorn of a Benedictine nun in the face of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to the Abbey of Namur in
6000445 Scorn of a Benedictine nun in the face of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to the Abbey of Namur in occupied Belgium, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Damblans

Revolt of the people of Namur, 1256 (engraving)
3647800 Revolt of the people of Namur, 1256 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolt of the people of Namur, 1256)

Postcard depicting Saint Aubin Cathedral, Namur, c. 1900 (litho)
1720160 Postcard depicting Saint Aubin Cathedral, Namur, c. 1900 (litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); (add.info.: Namur (Belgium) : Saint Aubin cathedral, postcard, c. 1900)

Postcard depicting a statue of an angel, Namur, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1720203 Postcard depicting a statue of an angel, Namur, c.1900 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Namur (Belgium) : square of Angel, postcard, c. 1900)

Postcard depicting Namur Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho)
1720158 Postcard depicting Namur Town Hall, c. 1900 (litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); (add.info.: Namur (Belgium) : town hall, postcard, c. 1900)

Bridge over the Meuse, near Namur (engraving)
5221333 Bridge over the Meuse, near Namur (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge over the Meuse, near Namur)

L Ermitage de Saint-Hubert, pres de Namur (engraving)
3645501 L Ermitage de Saint-Hubert, pres de Namur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Ermitage de Saint-Hubert, pres de Namur)

The Arrest of the Duke de Boufflers, Marshal of France, on 5 September 1695, by Everard Van Dyckvelt and twelve English Lifeguards, after the Siege of Namur (2 July to 4 September 1695)

Namur (engraving)
3655045 Namur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Namur. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

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Namur, a city steeped in history and mystery. From UFO sightings to the return of war heroes, this enchanting place has witnessed it all. In 1955, Muyldermans had an extraordinary encounter with a UFO right here in Namur, Belgium. The skies were ablaze with lights as he gazed up in awe at the unknown wonders above. During World War I, Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland returned from the frontlines to Namur. Her bravery and resilience shone through as she stepped foot on familiar ground once again. The Castle of Freyr stands proudly in Wallonia, its portrait capturing the essence of grandeur and elegance. Within its walls lie frescoes that tell tales of bygone eras - stories etched into every brushstroke. Not far away lies another castle - Veves. Its frescoes transport visitors back in time, offering glimpses into a world long forgotten but forever preserved within these ancient walls. The Meuse river flows gracefully through Wallonia's picturesque landscapes. Its tranquil waters reflect the beauty that surrounds it - a sight that never fails to captivate those who visit Namur. A chapel nestled within the Castle of Freyr serves as a sanctuary for contemplation and reflection. Its peaceful ambiance invites visitors to find solace amidst centuries-old stone walls. High atop Dinant's Citadel lies trenches that bear witness to battles fought long ago. These scars remind us of the sacrifices made by brave soldiers who defended their homeland with unwavering courage. Collegiale Notre-Dame de Dinant stands tall as a testament to faith and architectural brilliance. This magnificent structure is adorned with intricate sculptures that breathe life into its stone facade. Dinant's streets are adorned with statues paying homage to its rich heritage and vibrant culture. Each statue tells a story - tales passed down through generations about triumphs and tribulations faced by this resilient community.