Verviers: Facts & Related Content
Verviers is a city and municipality located in eastern Belgium. It lies in the province of Liège and is part of the Wallonia region, which constitutes the southern half of Belgium. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Verviers was an important centre for wool manufactures.
Facts
| Birthplace Of | Henri Pirenne • Henry Vieuxtemps |
|---|---|
| Location | Liège province, Wallonia, Belgium |
| Latitude/Longitude | 50.591325, 5.865184 |
| Population | 55,198 (city estimate, 2018) |
| Currency | euro |
| Language | Dutch • French • German |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET) • Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
Top Questions
What is the climate like in Verviers?
Verviers has a warm and temperate climate. It is typically rainy throughout the year; the month of July has the highest average rainfall, but Verviers still experiences a considerable amount of rain even in the driest months. Summers in Verviers last from approximately early June to early September, while the cold season generally takes place from mid-November to mid-March.
Did You Know?
- In 1799 William Cockerill, a British inventor and manufacturer, moved to Verviers and there constructed the first wool-carding and wool-spinning machines in Europe.
- Verviers is the birthplace of Henry Vieuxtemps, a Belgian musician and composer who had a significant influence on the development of violin playing and the musical form of the concerto.
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