Liège - Place du Marché
Southeast of the palace of the prince-bishops stretches the tree-lined Place du Marché, the market square surrounded by Baroque houses. From here the narrow street En Neuvice, once the street of goldsmiths and today a pedestrian zone, leads down to the Meuse.
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Place du Marché Perron
In the middle of the market square stands the Perron, which to the communities of the former prince-bishopric symbolized their much-fought for and documented liberty. The Perron, erected in 1697 on the site of a much older predecessor, stands in the center of the fountain created by Jean Delcour and is crowned by the Three Graces.
Town Hall
The Baroque Hôtel de Ville (town hall), built 1714-1718, stands on the south side of the market square, still referred to as "La Violette" after the first meeting hall of the town council. It was destroyed in 1468 by Charles the Bold, again in 1691 by the French. In the interior there is an interesting foyer.
