Montagne de Bueren
Montagne de Bueren is a 374-step staircase in Liège, Belgium. The staircase is named after Vincent de Bueren, who defended Liège against an attack by the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold in the 15th century. It was built in 1881 to honour the 600 soldiers who died in the battle.[2]
| Liège Montagne | |
|---|---|
| Stairway | |
 Montagne de Bueren | |
| Construction | 1881[1] |
| Steps | 374 |
| Surface | bricks, sandstone blocks |
| Dedicated to | Vincent de Bueren |
| Location | Liège, Belgium |
| Coordinates: 50°38′54″N 5°34′38″E | |
In 2013, Montagne de Bueren was ranked as #1 on The Huffington Post's list of Most Extreme Staircases.[3]
References
- http://www.seebeautifulplaces.com/2009/11/montagne-de-bueren-in-liege.html#.WECstNUwjRY
- "Montagne de Beuren in Liege". Expedia.ca. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
- Strutner, Suzy (September 10, 2013). "The Most Extreme Staircases In The World: A Comprehensive Countdown". The Huffington Post.
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