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Mottetoren - Grapkapel

Motte Tower

The Mottetoren was built in the 12th century in the centre of Kessenich. It was built on an artificial hill and served as a defence tower for the seigniory. After three excavations, the foundations of the tower and the later added constructions were uncovered and preserved. At the end of the 19th century, Baron Michiels van Kessenich had a burial chapel built for his family on the same hill.
The ‘hill’ is freely accessible to the public.

Oudste privéapotheekmuseum van België - Apotheek

The oldest private pharmacy in Belgium

Six generations of pharmacists sold pills, ointments and medicines at this location between 1704 and 1959.The wealth of herbs in the drawers spreads a wonderfully pleasant aroma. Thomas Botti welcomes you to his colourful 18th century pharmacy. He was the first pharmacist compelled to keep his poisons behind lock and key. For instance, the Belladonna powder, which was popular among young women looking for a husband, was kept here. And the golden pills that reflected your status in the community Curious about more secrets of this pharmacy.

Turkse Moskee - Turkse Moskee

Turkish Mosque

The minaret of the Green Mosque, which was built in one day, is twenty metres high. A minaret belongs on a mosque, just as a tower belongs on a church. The Turkish community sees it as a symbol of their meeting point for prayer, cultural and educational activities.

A local guide provides the tour in this Islamic house of prayer, which was set up next to the pump housing of the former water tower at the highest point of the 'Meulenberg' mining quarter.

The lovely interior with terrific pulpits and elegantly tiled niche that point towards the East (Mekka), is a reference to Oriental Art.

Festraetsuurwerk - Astronomisch uurwerk

Festraets’ astronomical clock

In 1937, Kamiel Festraets began building the oldest
tourist attraction in the province of Limburg: his
astronomical clock. This is vintage nostalgia. Shows
start on the dot.

Trudopas - Trudopas Abdijtoren

Trudo Pass

Visit 7 monuments with 1 key-pass!
Do you want to visit the several historical buildings, using only one ticket? It is possible! With a TRUDO pass you can visit 7 monuments every day. You can buy the Trudo pass at the tourist office.

The Trudo pass is a flyer with a small city plan where all the sights are marked on. All monuments have a short description in the flyer so you can learn more about there background. With the unique code you can enter all monuments during 2 days, till 05:00 PM.

Twijfelgrens - Twijfelgrens ©Luc Daelemans

Twijfelgrens - Fred Eerdekens

In Borgloon, Fred Eerdekens (BE) shows a folded line in the landscape.
You will find a wooden-like sculpture where you - only when looking from the right angle - can read the word 'twijfelgrens' (doubt border). Fred Eerdekens often uses language as a medium for his artworks. At the same time, his work is a reflection on how language works. For Twijfelgrens you have to assume the right position to be able to read the "concealed" word and to gain insight.

On display: permanent
Location: viewpoint Bollenberg
How to get there: only by foot or by bike.
By car: park your car on parking Pb on the Sint-
Truidersteenweg between the Grootloonstraat and the
Neremstraat. From there, follow the signposted (blue
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Romeinse Tempelsite - Tempelsite links

Roman temple site

Long ago, there was a impressive temple on the northern edges of the city. It was one of the most imposing buildings for miles around. We are not sure which Roman deity the temple was dedicated to, or whether it was used for the imperial cult. But we can still get a realistic impression of the original site from the archaeological remains.
The Roman Temple is on the green Milestone Route. It can be entered either through Keversstraat or the steps of the Roman Wall on Caesarlaan.

Begeleid bezoek stadhuis Bree - Het nieuwste stadhuis van Bree is zeker de moeite waard.

Guided visit of the city hall of Bree

The city hall of Bree is a former Augustinian monastery (1659) that has been fully renovated and restored. It has become a gem of modern techniques combined with respect for the historical character of the building. Besides the city hall, there is a baroque chapel (1717).

As an individual visitor, you can walk around during the city hall's opening hours.

Regionaal Archeologisch Museum - ontdekkingskamer voor kids - Ontdekkingskamer voor kinderen

Chamber of discoveries

'Bread and circuses' - Julius Caesar could not have put it better himself. Amusement for all in the discovery room and various workshops! Exêrimental archaeology, tailored to our young visitors!
After a visit to the Archaeological museum, the kids can get down to work themselves in our Discovery Chamber. Activities include making an arrow and putting on a coat of mail, as well as face painting with ochre and making copper rings. There are 17 activities in total. Please note: individual children must be accompanied by a grownup.

Fitting In - Fitting In - Z33 - Studio Orta

Fitting In

Fitting In
The world turns increasingly pluriverse. How can we, without losing ourselves, become part of a larger entity? That question forms the starting point of the group exhibition Fitting In. Artists and designers show how lavish our context can be, if we are open to the many voices around us. They understand identities as multi-layered or fluid. In conversation with you they explore the boundaries between fashion, visual art, photography, design and the world.

Participating artists:

Christian Bakalov, Alia Ali, Lisa Konno & Sarah Blok, Mous Lamrabat, Berre Brans, Elisa Van Joolen, Das Leben am Haverkamp: Dewi Bekker, Anouk van Klaveren & Gino Anthonisse, The Fabricant & Teresa Manzo, CFGNY, Ines Alpha, Tom Van der Borght, Jo Cope & Boutique by Shelter, Marwan Bassiouni, Nazanin Fakoor, Helen Storey, Sanne Vaassen, ADIFF Angela Luna, Anais Hazo-Santorin, Elke Lutgerink, Lotje Heidingsfeld, Lucy & Jorge Orta, Mona Steinhaeusser, Sheltersuit, Thierry Geoffroy, Woman Cave Collective: Léticia Chanliau & Chloé Macary-Carney.

Curators: Annelies Thoelen, Branko Popovic and Marnix Rummens

De Pollismolen - Molenaar

The Pollis Mill

The Pollismolen in Opitter has been fully operational again since 2016. The mill is located in a remarkably beautiful landscape along the Wijshager or Eetsevelderbeek stream. This beautiful undershot water mill with an authentic and monumental wooden interior was already mentioned in 1078. The current building and interior date back to around 1870. In addition, the mill has several special features such as a sharpening machine (patent 1888) for blue stone and a special old blue millstone with remarkable and beautifully carved decorations in the stone.

A group tour of the mill by the miller is also possible by appointment. In the tourist season, it is also open to individual visitors on certain Sundays.

This location is also the starting point of the Itterdal hiking area.

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Binker Mill

The water mill on the Abeek was established before 1437 as an oil mill. Later it became a grain mill. At present, the mill is not grinding.

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Emperor’s Hall

Abbot Quarters

Enter the gate in the Diesterstraat and cross the courtyard. On your left are the 18th Century Abbot Quarters. The Emperor’s Hall was the Abbot’s reception room. The ceiling paintings are by the Italian master G.A. Caldelli and refer to abbot Jozef van Herck. The communal archives are now situated on the first floor.

Open from April 1 till October 31, only during the weekends from 02:00 PM till 05:00 PM. Closed from November 1 till March 31.

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Mill House

For over 100 years, the Mill House stood in the shadow of the Sterm Mill. It served as a warehouse, residence and mechanical grinding shop. The surprising new interpretation of the Mill House introduces you to the incredibly fascinating mill history.

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the water mills: Klaaskens mill

Built in 1548, this oilseed mill is still a very interesting visit. Extended in 1916 to become the only saw mill powered by water in Flanders, the mill has now been restored to its original conditions.Take the guided tour to see planks sawed in the tradional way.

Standbeeld "De Putmannen" - Standbeeld de Putmannen

Statue "The Putmannen"

'De Putmannen' is the name of the monument that stands on the church square as a tribute to the 251 miners who died in the mine of Eisden, during (or as a result of) their work. It is a design by the Eisden artist Pollie Gregoor. He designed a hollow, rectangular column on a low plinth, with two open walls, which 'create' a passage, gate or lift cage with a glass floor above a deep 'well'. Which refers to the mine; the surface.

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Medieval wall

During the Middle Ages, the dukedom of Brabant had its sights set on Tongeren. Frequent attacks and the ruinous state of the 4th century Roman wall, meant that there was urgent need of a new city wall. Building works commenced in 1241 and continued for the next 50 years.
The new medieval city wall with 6 gates and 13 towers enclosed a city of 54 hectares, the equivalent of around 100 football fields. The best preserved pieces are near Elfde Novemberwal and Leopoldwal.

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Agricultural Experiment and Training Centre

The PVL was founded in 1989, with practical research into fodder crops and the stable infrastructure for pigs and dairy cattle as its core tasks. Later, this was also extended to projects on agricultural nature management and small-scale water purification. PVL also manages an extensive range of after-school training: courses, practical lessons and study tours on cattle breeding, vegetable cultivation, fodder crops and farm management.

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- Dairy farm: cows are milked with a robot.
- Pig farm: this is the only farm that can be visited in a sanitary and safe manner, as the stables are equipped with a visitor's corridor
- Water purification street: here, various systems of KWZ (Small Scale Water Purification) are set up.
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The Open-air Museum Bokrijk

Are you curious about where our current customs and traditions stem from? At the Bokrijk Open-Air Museum, you will discover how the past is inspiring our future! Come to Bokrijk and immerse yourself in the story of craftsmanship and admire our demonstrations or even roll up your sleeves and join in one of our fascinating workshops.

The Open-Air Museum is located in a 550-hectare park, which is a dream environment for hikers and cyclists. Visit the Arboretum or explore the De Wijers pond area with its 'Cycling through Water’ experience. Your children or grandchildren can enjoy themselves to their heart's content in our large outdoor playground, which is free of charge.

Tree of Life - Mark Dion - Tree of Life - Mark Dion
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Tree of Life - Mark Dion

Mark Dion honours Herbricht with new work for Art on the Meuse
The first international artist for the Art on the Meuse (Kunst aan de Maas) project has been announced. American artist Mark Dion has createed a tree of life for the municipality of Lanaken, with animals and objects of relevance to the surrounding area. The target date for completion is 30 June 2022 at the earliest. Also on display is the very first work by Benjamin Verdonck, which can be admired at the Boyen chapel in Dilsen-Stokkem.

Lanaken welcomes Mark Dion
Conceptual artist Mark Dion (New Bedford, Massachusetts, 1961) is bringing years of experience with him to the Meuse Valley. He gained international acclaim for his examination of ecological issues and the perception of nature.

Dion’s work was a deliberate choice by the artistic committee. It aligns with the heart of the project and complements the river landscape in and around Herbricht, which is defined by the Meuse Valley and the Meuse river. During last year’s floods, the area was literally transformed into a refuge for animals. This makes Dion’s Tree of Life even more symbolic.

Dion accepted the invitation and sketched an impressive eight-metre-tall sculpture; a tree of life for animals, insects and objects from the surrounding area. The tree is rich in symbolism yet can be freely interpreted by viewers. It can be seen as an evolutionary family tree, a mythological tree of life that connects heaven, earth and the underworld, or something else entirely. When deciding which animals and insects to include, Dion researched the species that once lived in the Meuse Valley, from ancient sturgeon and the famous Mosasaurus to species that still live here today, like the beaver and the iconic Konik horse. They are all of natural and symbolic value to the area and some even feature in local folklore. Viewers are free to interpret the relationship between these animals.

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App 'Beringen'

An interactive walking app in which residents talk about life in the cité. A look back to the past with image fragments and a mini-quiz, in short: a stimulating way to explore the neighborhood with its special architecture! You can borrow a tablet with the app from the tourist information desk.

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Celtic Art Gallery

ASBL The Celtic Art Gallery is an independent and contrarian arts center with humor. Here you can enjoy both art/culture and a drink.

De Gravenmuur - De Gravenmuur

The wall of the Counts of Loon

The wall proudly illustrates our rich history, for the inhabitants of Borgloon and for all visitors from home and abroad. The wall is a banner of 26 metres on which a part of our 1000-year history is depicted.

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Thor Central

Thor Central is an impressive industrial building which was given listed status after the closure of the mines. The option of turning the site into a technology park came up when looking for a new and meaningful use for Waterschei colliery, one that would give this magnificent building a bright new future.
Thor Central is now the beating heart of the Thor Park site. The Food Plaza is worth a visit in its own right, with the Partaasch restaurant and Lampada brasserie open to the public every day. The building is also well equipped for corporate events with meeting rooms, an auditorium, central reception and even a crèche. Exhibitions and events are organized here on a regular basis.

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Windmill of Kaulille

This small ground-sailer is a nice little mill. Together with the miller's house, which is as old as the mill, it forms an attractive whole.
The windmill is a ground-sailer with a 24-metre wingspan. The sails on the sails are stretched from the ground. There are two pairs of stones, or millstones: one used to grind grain for consumption, the other for buckwheat.

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Creating glass

The glass studio is a breeding ground for creative talent. A vast array of glass artworks are created here using varied, centuries-old techniques. Keen to try a glassblowing or glass casting course yourself? The glassblowers will teach you the tricks of the trade during a workshop or multi-day course. From introductions to glass blowing and glass casting to advanced workshops, there is something for everyone.

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Chateau de la motte

This romantic 17th-century castle welcomes you with open doors. Here you can enjoy a tasty lunch or dine like royalty at very reasonable prices. There is also a wide selection of local beers. The terrace by the moat offers a stunning view of the estate.

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Kruisheren church

The restored Kruisheren church was built in 1767 and is the only church in Limburg to have a Rococo interior.
Tours led by official guides every Sunday between 15.00 and 17.30 May to September.
Mass: Saturday 18.00 and Sunday 8.00 and 10.30.

City Pass - City Pass Tongeren

City pass

Discover all Tongeren’s museums for an irresistibly low price with a City Pass.
The City Pass gives you access to
• The Gallo-Roman Museum: the permanent exhibition takes you from prehistoric times to the end of the Roman period as if you were there yourself.
• Teseum: discover Tongeren’s authentic religious art treasures, which have been collected in the exquisite 12th century cloister of the Basilica of Our Lady. You can visit the underground archaeological site.
• Beghina Museum: discover how the beguines lived at this picturesque hidden gem, which also has a secluded herb garden.
• Moeren Gate: learn more about Tongeren’s military past at the only remaining gate of the medieval defence wall, while enjoying a stunning view of the old city centre and surrounding area.
• Please note: pick up your voucher with entrance code for the Moeren Gate at Teseum or Tourism Tongeren.
Included: a walking and cycling map.
The City Pass also comes with a free map for pedestrians and cyclists. This will make it easy for you to find your way around in Belgium’s oldest city. You can choose between:
• a pedestrian and cycling map of Tongeren and the surrounding area (diverse routes) or
• The Milestone Route walking brochure: three walks that show you all the highlights of Tongeren’s city centre.

Sint-Mauritiuskerk - Mauritiuskerk

St. Mauritius Church

The Sint-Mauritius church is located directly behind the town hall of Bilzen. It is one of the few hall churches in the region. The interior has been beautifully restored in the neo-Gothic style and tradition. The whole interior concept was rethought: the beautiful late Gothic sculpture was combined with Baroque elements. Remarkable and striking is the rich neo-Gothic coloring of stained glass windows and modern painting. Under the tower, the museum room refers to the connection with the land commandery Alden Biesen

Keijersmolen - Keijersmolen

Keijersmolen

This stone hill or belt mill dates from the late 19th century. The mill mechanism was completely preserved. The mill is still in operation.

Emile Van Dorenmuseum: Huis van landschap en kunst - Zicht op Zee (Gert Robijns)

Emile Van Dorenmuseum

Immerse yourself in the 19th century station d'artistes Gen(c)k, where more than 480 artists immortalised the Kempen countryside on canvas. The original setting of one of their homes, that of Emile Van DOREN (1865-1949), serves as the backdrop for this fascinating history and you will discover the old Genck from 1840-1940.

The Emile Van Doren Museum not only looks back at the historic artists' village, but is also a place of residence for contemporary artists who once again derive inspiration from Genk and its landscape today.

The Emile Van Doren Museum is a house of landscape and art. Don't just expect historic landscapes; in the villa and in the garden you can discover how the landscape has been a source of inspiration for artists of the past and present!

Sint-Janskerk - Sint-Janskerk

Sint-Janskerk

Besides the Basilica of Our Lady and the defunct Church of St. Nicholas, this is the third parish church. Founded by the tanners and dedicated to their patron saint, St. John. The oldest remains of the church building are from the mid-12th century.

De Noord-Limburgse Teutenkamer - Teutenkamer

The North Limburg Teutenkamer

The Teutenkamer provides a general idea of the history and significance of the Teuten.

Teuten heritage is rare, yet after very intensive research, an exceptional patrimony has been brought together thanks to the cooperation of various Teuten families and heritage associations.

Many small but interesting pieces of heritage are exhibited in the Teutenkamer: portraits of Teutens (Agten from Eksel, Kenis from Overpelt, Rijcken from Hamont), photos of individual Teutens, as well as group photos, Teuten objects, including copper kettles in various sizes and weights, working materials, cash books bound in parchment and many loose documents, including the well-known Teuten contracts.

One spectacular piece is a porcelain pipe from the Teuten Peeten family in Eksel, depicting a Teutjager (Teuten hunter). The Teuten walking stick, with its built-in blade, the measuring rod, the castrating knife and the gold weighing scale also appeal to the imagination.

Other masterpieces include the Borkelse Teut Heuvels notebook, containing instructions on castrating cattle, the little prayer book written by the Teuten woman Joosten in Gouda, the mala fide booklet 'De Teuten' by Pieter Ecrevisse, written in 1844 and portraying the Teuten as ‘buckriders’, or the book of poems by the literarily gifted Teuten son Jan-Matthijs Ballings, published by the Maeseycker Weekblad.

The eye-catcher is the pop-up Teuten shop, including the original cash register-counter, used by the Hamont Teuten company Ballings-Joosten-Keunen in Harmelen (NL).

The Teuten heritage also consists of monumental Teuten houses; there are dozens of well-preserved examples in Hamont-Achel, Hechtel-Eksel and Sint-Huibrechts-Lille, some of which are listed buildings. There are six Teuten houses on the market square in Hamont.

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NAGELS HOUSE

Experience the upstairs-downstairs atmosphere in this notary house dating from 1892, full of architectural and historical style elements. Both the façade and the interior of this 19th-century notary house give visitors a unique view of the eclectic interplay of architectural styles and their style elements. The visitor is guided in the spirit of the belle époque with the apotheosis of a surprising visit to a few private rooms, located on the first floor. In addition to the Gothic and Louis XV interiors, especially the 'Salon de Musique' in Egyptian decor style makes this experience unique. A wonderful example of late 19th century Egyptomania. A 90-minute upstairs-downstairs trip to the 19th century fin-de-siècle.
The tour ends in the staff cellars with its octopus-fuel cellar, a rare relic of modern heating in the 1900s.

Every visitor receives a nice surprise.

In June 2015 Huis Nagels was one of the sets for the recording of the TV fiction series 'Chaussée d'Amour' (VTM).

Sint-Pietersbandenkerk - Sint-Pietersbandenkerk

Sint-Pietersbanden Church

Sint-Pietersbanden Church transports any visitor to the heavens. Just a glance at this protected monument instantly reveals the different centuries in which the church was built: the neo-Gothic nave fits in nicely with the late-Gothic church tower. You can enjoy the carillon concerts here every Wednesday afternoon.

The church tower was built around 1480 as a proud testimony to a prosperous town. But the thanks goes to the sheep, because it was the annual proceeds from the local wool trade that financed the church tower, soon earning it the nickname the ‘wool tower’. In total it is 40 meters tall, with a 17 meters tall spire and has 57 marlstone masks. The church building is a little younger, from around 1900-1903, and is known for the interior decoration by Vincent Lenertz: the monumental organ, the stained glass windows by Gust Ladon and restored murals by Adolphe Tassin depicting the life of Peter, the saints and the angels.

Bibliotheek De Kimpel - Bibliotheek Bilzen

Library De Kimpel

Welcome to Bilzen's home, study and reading room. Here you will find more than you are looking for!

Feel like browsing the space collection or relaxing with a magazine in the reading room? You certainly can! You are also welcome to visit the expo or join one of the many activities.

Lakenmakerstoren - Lakenmakerstoren

Sheet makers’ Tower

Each guild in Tongeren was responsible for maintaining and defending 1 of the medieval wall’s 13 towers. One of the towers to survive over the centuries is Lakenmakerstoren, the sheet makers’ tower. This picturesque tower is part of the defence wall along the river Jeker, between Kastanjewal and Sint-Ursulastraat. This semi-circular construction mainly consists of silex, a material from the original Roman wall.

De Lilse Meulen -windmolen Sint-Huibrechts-Lille - molen

De Lilse Meulen - windmill Sint-Huibrechts-Lille

The Sint-Huibrechts-Lille mill - a smock mill - is a landmark on the landscape and a historical and archaeological site. It was declared a protected monument on 28 January 1980. It is a stone mill built on a mound in 1908, using material from the demolished Oude Molen (Old Mill). The mill can be visited free of charge on the 'open windmill days' from 2 - 5 p.m.
If you want to visit the mill you should arrive by 4 p.m. at the latest, as a guided tour with grinding demonstration takes about an hour.
If you want to visit the mill on a different date, you can do so by appointment. The characteristic mill serves as the hub of all kinds of activities.

Napoleonsmolen - Napoleonsmolen

Napoleon Mill

The Napoleon Mill, built in 1804, is the oldest stone smock mill in Limburg. It is not only a grain mill, the annex also houses an oil mill. Thanks to volunteer millers, the mill can be seen in action on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 1 February to 30 November. And every Tuesday afternoon between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

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