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Brelaarstraat zn, 3530 HOUTHALEN-HELCHTEREN

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Opening hours church tower:
1 April through 30 September
Every day from noon - 5 p.m.
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Climb up this tower and enjoy a 360 ° view.
You get an entrance card and a binoculars at the Tourist Office by showing your ID-card.

Children are only admitted under the supervision of an adult.

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