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Square · Huy, Liège
Grand-Place de Huy and Li Bassinia
Huy's central square, with the 18th-century town hall and the copper fountain Li Bassinia from the 15th century, a symbol of the town and one of its four wonders.
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About Grand-Place de Huy and Li Bassinia
The Grand-Place is Huy's central square, a few minutes from the collegiate church and the river. In the middle stands Li Bassinia, a fountain with a copper and bronze basin, from the early 15th century and later restored, one of the city's four wonders. The fountain is decorated with figures of saints and is the meeting point of the center.
On one side of the square is the town hall, an 18th-century building. Around it are old houses, cafés and restaurants with tables on the pavement on sunny days.
From the square branch the narrow streets of the historic center, with stone and brick houses and small squares, and the path to the Mur de Huy, the ramp that climbs to the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Sarte.
The square is the natural starting point for exploring the center on foot.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes, plus time for a coffee.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the cafés have their tables in the square.
How to get there
It's in the center, about a 10-minute walk from the station and close to the collegiate church.
Tip
Notice the figures of saints on the fountain: they tell part of the city's history.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Grand-Place de Huy and Li Bassinia
What is Li Bassinia?
It is the copper and bronze fountain on the Grand-Place, from the early 15th century, a symbol of Huy and one of its four wonders.
What is around the square?
The 18th-century town hall, old houses, cafés and restaurants.
Is the square near the collegiate church?
Yes, a few minutes on foot.