One of the outstanding features of the Liege city is its national color. The way of life of local folks, their customs and traditions are of great interest for travelers. Each tourist strives at least for a day to sink into the inimitable atmosphere of the city life, which is full of sudden exciting surprises. Each Sunday the major part of local people sets off to the Marché de la Batte market which is among the most important city landmarks and sights. The scale market which is considered to be one of the largest in Europe has turned to an established place of meeting and leisure for the city residents.
In the morning hours the market is always crowded and noisy, one can see as families with kids walking at a leisure pace, so people of respectable age as well as curious tourists. However the visit to the exciting market place is far not the only way of entertaining in Liege as city treats its residents and guests with a variety of national fests and events. Many of them feature religious nature. Thus a colorful and exciting fest is the Virgin Mary day taking place annually on the 15th of August.
The main city festive events always take place in Outremeuse district of the city. As a rule on a festive day its territory gathers not less than 300 thousands of visitors. Fairs are also rather interesting and engaging events. The most lasting one starts on the first weekend of October and lasts for six weeks. Plenty of goods and festive treats, exciting entertainments for kids and music concerts are annually added to the event and thus make it even brighter and more exciting. Christmas Eve also features upscale fairs. It is approximately visited by at least one million of guests. The Christmas vacations in Liege are considered to be red hot tourist season.
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