Limbourg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Limbourg
Limbôr (Walloon)
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Old centre of Limbourg
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 Limbourg
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Liège | ||
| Arrondissement | Verviers | ||
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| • Total | 24.63 km2 (9.51 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
4830-4834
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| Area codes | 087 | ||
| Website | www.ville-limbourg.be | ||
Limbourg is a charming city and a municipality in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. You can find it in the province of Liège. It's also sometimes called Limbourg-sur-Vesdre.
As of January 1, 2008, Limbourg was home to 5,680 people. The city covers an area of about 24.63 square kilometers. This means there are about 231 people living in each square kilometer.
The municipality of Limbourg includes a few different areas. These are Bilstain, Goé, and Limbourg itself. There's also a lower part of the town, right next to the Vesdre river, which is known as Dolhain.
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History of Limbourg
Limbourg is a very old city with a rich history. Its name tells us a bit about its past.
What Does "Limbourg" Mean?
The second part of the name, "bourg," means "fortified town." You'll find this word in many places across Europe. It shows that these towns were once strongholds or castles.
The first part of the name, "Lim," has a few ideas behind it. Some people think it comes from an old word for "dragon." Others believe it might relate to the "limes," which were the borders of the Roman Empire. Another idea is that it comes from the word "lime," a type of material.
A historian named Jean-Louis Kupper suggested that the fort was named by its founder, Frederick. He might have named it after Limburg Abbey in Germany. This abbey had important connections to powerful leaders during Frederick's time.
A Strong Hilltop Town
Limbourg is built on top of a hill. The Vesdre river flows around this hill. This was a huge advantage for the city in the Middle Ages. Being on a hill surrounded by a river made it very hard for enemies to attack. This strong position helped the city defend itself for many years.
During the Middle Ages, the family ruling Limbourg became very important. They were given the title of "duke." This meant Limbourg became the main city of the Duchy of Limburg. This duchy was a part of the Holy Roman Empire, a large group of lands in central Europe.
Important Battles
Limbourg played a role in the War of the Spanish Succession. This was a big war in Europe in the early 1700s. In 1703, the city was captured by British and Dutch forces. These forces were led by a famous general, the Duke of Marlborough.
Images for kids
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Limbourg, the Vesdre river flowing through the city.
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The beautiful chapel of Saint Anne in Limbourg.
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A map showing Limbourg around the year 1600.
See also
In Spanish: Limburgo (ciudad) para niños
