The terraces

The terraces spaced out in the lower part of the city belonged to the Order of the Teutonic knights. The view from the top has always dazzled travellers. Saumery (1690-1767), in a book titled “Les délices du pays de Liège” (the delights of the area around Liège) described the view as follows: “These terraces have a number of viewpoints to discover the city, the valley, the river and several mountains and fine landscapes located to the east, south and west”. Even today, these terraces offer an exceptional view over the city, which extends up the valley.