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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboorte basiliek

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Opening hours

01/01/2019 - 31/12/2020

Mon-Sun 10:00-17:00

Contact information

+32 12 23 14 17 +32 478 53 04 67 albert.boulet@gmail.com www.tongeren.be

Location

Stadhuisplein 10 bus z/n, 3700 TONGEREN

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