The high and truly imposing Curtius house is a classic example of Meuse Renaissance. It was built between 1600 and 1610 by order of Jean de Corte. He was ennobled by both the Spanish king and the German Emperor, latinized his name into Curtius and invested a great deal of his wealth in charitable works and in his impressive house. Liege was the most important Belgian centre of armaments manufacturing. Its favourable location on the banks of the River Meuse led to a flourishing arms trade with various European cities.
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