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Dorpsplein 8, 3830 WELLEN

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NAC-toren - Aanduiding NAC-toren

Climb up the NAC-tower (New Administration Center)

This futuristic and at the same time sober, ecological and extremely functional building is located on the old mining site and houses among others the municipal services, the OCMW (Social Service Department), the library, VVV-Toerisme and the police. The observation point on the roof of the building's blue tower, an artistic spot with an extensive view over this community and the region, is called ‘het Oog van Daubechies’ ('the eye of Daubechies').

This tower is named after a resident of Houthalen-Helchteren: Ingrid Daubechies. In the stairway enclosure you will find more information on her brilliant and famed mathematical formulas.

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.

Basiliek van Kortenbos - Basiliek van Kortenbos 2

Basilica of Kortenbos

Popular place of pilgrimage. The 17th century church is sober on the outside, but ornately decorated with baroque woodcarvings on the inside. Free entrance.

Sint-Gilliskerk - Sint-Gillis

Sint-Gilliskerk

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Kleen Meulen

De Reus der Kempen - De Reus der Kempen

Climb a giant on your own

Who doesn't dream of taming a giant? Want to do it on your own? That's possible in Peer. After collecting an entrance badge from the Tourist Information Centre, you can explore the tower. Be aware: 202 steps await you.
Opening hours church tower:
1 April through 30 September
Every day from noon - 5 p.m.
1 October through 31 March
Monday through Friday from noon - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from noon - 3 p.m.

Individual visit: 1.50 euro/person

Bezoekerscentrum Prehistorie Zonhoven - Zonhoven in d Prehistorie

Bezoekerscentrum Prehistorie Zonhoven

Sint-Lambertuskerk, 's-Gravenvoeren - kerkplein 's-Gravenvoeren

Sint-Lambertuskerk, 's-Gravenvoeren

Historische site Tivoli - Hotel Beau Séjour

Historische site Tivoli

Ondergrondse crypte - Crypte

Ondergrondse crypte

On the ‘church field’ you will find the underground chapel built underneath the
Romanesque church. In the renovated crypt you can visit some archeological remains.

Moerenpoortmuseum - Moerenpoort

Moerenpoortmuseum

Greenville, cleantech dienstencentrum - Voorgevel Greenville

Greenville, cleantech dienstencentrum

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Begijnhofmuseum Beghina

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Sint-Gangulfuskerk

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Sint-Maartenkerk

Sint-Pieterskerk, Teuven - kerk teuven

Sint-Pieterskerk, Teuven

Teuven is situated in a lovely undulating landscape, surrounded by extensive forests. The neogothic St Pieters church from 1870 towers high above the rest of the village.
Teuven has two castles. Firstly, ‘De Hoof‘, formerly the dwelling place of the local lords
The Flemish community purchased it in 1985 and it was re-decorated and re-furbished privately afterwards. It is now exploited as a hotel and restaurant.
Secondly, the former abbey of Sinnich which has been in private possession since the French Revolution. From around 1250 the Augustinian nuns lived here in an abbey which was founded from Kloosterrade (Rolduc) – now Dutch Limburg.Only daughters of noble descent were admitted to the community of Sinnich. The stone Roman steeple from the 13th century is the only remaining landmark that goes back to these starting years.
The tower and the frontispiece, designed by the Aken architect Couven (1750) may just be spotted from the road. However, just like the other castles of Voeren, this castle is also not open to the public.

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Cultuurcentrum Casino

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Sint-Servaaskerk

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Heiderbos

Château de la Motte - Chateau de la Motte

Château de la Motte

Moated complex in a tree-filled park. Now a 19th century castle in an eclectic
style. The castle farm has been rebuilt in neogothic style.

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Sint-Genovevakerk Zepperen

The church has a notable 12th century tower,
as well as some remarkable 16th century
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Steenboskapel - luchtfoto Steenboskapel

Steenboskapel

De 'Monnoyer' schouw - Monnoyerschouw

De 'Monnoyer' schouw

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Ursulakapel - Ursulakapel

Ursulakapel

Proef- en Vormingscentrum voor de landbouw - Proef en Vormingscentrum voor de landbouw

Proef- en Vormingscentrum voor de landbouw

André Dumont Monument - Monument Andre Dumont As

André Dumont Monument

Trudopas - Trudopas

Trudopas

De Watertoren - watertoren Zolder

De Watertoren

Kapel van Mazenhoven - Kapel van Mazenhoven

Kapel van Mazenhoven

The chapel Vilain XIIII in mazenhoven symbolizes the wealth of the region. Above the portal still show off the coats of arms of the families. From the chapel you have a very beautiful panoramic views over the river Maas.

Nieuw Administratief Centrum (NAC) - NAC

NAC (New Administration Center)

In Houthalen-Helchteren the past goes hand in hand with the future. As symbols of two major periods, they stand out over our community: the pit heads and the New Administrative Centre (NAC), which has even made it onto the list of ‘100 places in the world that you just have to see’.

This futuristic and at the same time sober, ecological and extremely functional building is located on the old mining site and houses among others the municipal services, the OCMW (Social Service Department), the library, VVV-Toerisme and the police. The observation point on the roof of the building's blue tower, an artistic spot with an extensive view over this community and the region, is called ‘het Oog van Daubechies’ ('the eye of Daubechies').

This tower is named after a resident of Houthalen-Helchteren: Ingrid Daubechies. In the stairway enclosure you will find more information on her brilliant and famed mathematical formulas.

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

Begeleid bezoek stadhuis Bree

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.

Herdenkingspark - Monumentenpark

Herdenkingspark

Filmvoorstelling 'Voeren, een symfonie' - Voeren

Filmvoorstelling 'Voeren, een symfonie'

Holsteen - prehistorische polijststeen - Holsteen

Holsteen - prehistorische polijststeen

Carnavalsmuseum - carnavalmuseum

Carnavalsmuseum

The carnival museum shows the history of the carnival in Maasmechelen again. The scope and variety of this collection is reflected in the displayed attributes, pictures, posters, pictures and beautiful costumes.

Kasteel en donjon van Hamal - Torenburcht Hamal

Kasteel en donjon van Hamal

Romeinse omwalling - Romeinse muur

Romeinse omwalling

Memento (Wesley Meuris) - pit - Kunstenaar Wesley Meuris
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Memento (Wesley Meuris) - pit

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Iers Kruis

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