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K 140318, Collectie Stad Antwerpen, Erfgoedbibliotheek Hendrik Conscience
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| Category | uit de bibliotheekcollecties van Erfgoedbibliotheek Hendrik Conscience |
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| Full text | ) @ 3D 4 ce 5 m 6 oor 7 O4 92 the province of Liege. Besides these, there is a very choice selection of curious fossil plants, dug out of the mines in the neighbourhood. The Bota- nical Garden is very well kept, and possesses hot- houses, green-houses, and an Orangery 150 feet long. There are several rare and valuable plants in these buildings highly interesting to the Botanist. It is said that it was in this garden that the vanille first flowered in Europe. The Citadel which was last repaired in 1820 was first erected in 1255. During several centuries this fort was looked upon with such jealousy by the brawling Citizens, that more than once it has been seized by them and demolished. On one occasion itis said to have been taken by stratagem, when left in charge of an old woman only. In 1702 it was captured by Marlborough, in 4745 the fortifications were demolished, and in this state remained till 1820 when they were finally re-erected. Nothing can exceed the beauty of the view from this spot. The tourist who is fond of the picturesque , will not regret the trouble he has taken to climb up. Besides these sights if you are fond of mechanics there is much to see in Liege. Fhe great works at Seraing unequalled by any similar undertaking on the Continent. The Glass-houses along the Quays, the large factories in, and about, the City, will all claim strict attention, as well as some of the mines in which many improvements have lately been introduced. 95 As to Hotels, T am fairly puzzled which to re- commend. Liege has long been famous for her good Inns and excellent Burgundies. The Hotel de Europe and the Hotel d'Angleterre, which stand beside each other, are two of the finest establishments of the kind on the Continent, as renowned for their cleanliness, and civility, as for their good cooking : nor while L am praising them, must T forget the Hotel de Londres, which ranks as one of the first Inns in Liege and which many of our countrymen frequent, and the Aigle Noir which is justly des- cribed as a most comfortable house in many of the Belgian Guide Books. The Pommelette, from whence almost all the coaches , as well as the Meuse Steam Boats start is a good and extensive eslablish- ment famed for its table d'hote, and the excellence of its wines. The proprietor boasts that he pos- sesses, Burgundies and Champagnes, from almost every celebrated merchant that can be named. Besides these, there are a host of inferior houses of entertainment, Cafés etc : etc: The Vigilantes and Omnibuses in Liege are excel- lent. You may also hire saddle horses if you wish it. 8 The population of Liege is estimated at 62,000 souls. |
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