The Albert Canal was built between 1930 and 1939. It was named after the Belgian King Albert I, who laid the foundation stone for the canal on May 31, 1930. It was officially opened on July 30, 1939.

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June 3, 2023

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Beginning of the Alber Canal. Imposing tower with statue.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert-Kanal?wprov=sfla1

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Georg A.

August 17, 2022

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Km0 of the Albert Canal guarded by the statue of King Albert I as a lighthouse

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1. Visé Marina – Albert Canal Riverside Path loop from Maastricht Randwyck

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2. Lanaye Lock – Albert Canal Towpath at Kanne loop from Liège-Saint-Lambert

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3. La Belle Liégeoise footbridge – Albert Canal Riverside Path loop from Liège-Guillemins

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Location: Liège, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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1. Visé Marina – Albert Canal Riverside Path loop from Maastricht Randwyck

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