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Dinant Citadel

Fortress 100m above Meuse River, birthplace of saxophone.

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Admission Ticket

€10 (cable car+citadel+museum)

Best Time to Visit

10am; Oct for autumn colours

Overview

Built 1819 by Dutch. 1466 French massacre of 800 citizens. Military museum with original canon. Adolphe Sax birthplace (saxophone inventor 1814).

Local Insider Tips

1

Take cable car (€10) 4-min ride

2

Walk 408 steps down

3

Visit saxophone bridge free

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Day trip Brussels?

Yes, 90km 1.5h train.

Q:How long?

1.5-2h.

Location Details

CityDinant
CountryBelgium
Rating
4.2 / 5.0

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