Limbourg

Limbourg crowns a hill encircled by the Vesdre, a strong natural position for the castle and town. Its ruling family rose to ducal rank, and the town became the seat of the Duchy of Limburg in Lower Lorraine. The river and steep slopes made the fortress a difficult place to attack. In 1703, during the War of the Spanish Succession, English and Dutch forces under the Duke of Marlborough captured Limbourg, adding another siege to the history of the old ducal stronghold.