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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Namur

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Namur, Belgium

Updated December 26, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Namur

Brian Johnson Statue

Namur, Belgium

Brian Johnson Statue

Forget the hearse ‘cause he’s forever immortalized in a Belgian city where AC/DC performed a secret gig that pushed them forward.

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Miniatures of Isaac Cordal

Tiny sculptures hidden in plain sight miniatures in Namur.

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Quartier des Carmes

This is a surprising Art Deco district in a city with a history dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries.

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‘Djoseph et Françwès’

A pair of iconic characters from the local newspaper argue over pet snails.

Shop windows with references to sport and folklore; featuring Olympic athlete Nafissatou Thiam and “combat des échasseurs.”

Namur, Belgium

La Fresque des Wallons

A trompe-l'oeil fresco celebrating 250 Walloon figures who left their mark on the region.

Namur, Belgium

Rocks of Marche-les-Dames

Where a cross marks the spot King Albert I’s body was found on 17 February 1934.

Namur, Belgium

Le Cheval Bayard

This unfinished sculpture, once loathed by locals, ultimately earned their affection.

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