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Beghina museum

Who were they... these beguines? These women left their door to the world open. Neither nun, nor layperson. Did they hedge their bets or were they the forerunners of the feminists. Find an answer to these questions and visit the new Beghina museum in an authentic beguine’s house from 1660.

During a visit to the museum, you will discover the theme exhibition “Treasures of the beguines” (Schatten van de begijnen), a film showing “Beguines in the Low Countries” (Begijnen in de Lage Landen), a visit to the residential basement with a beguine beer, a museum shop and an herb garden.

Opening hours

from Tuesday until Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Entrance prices

€ 4 adults

€ 2.5 groups from 20 persons or more

€ 2 beguine beer

Information
Beghina Museum

Onder de Linde 12

3700 Tongeren

tel: 0475 71 89 22

www.begijnhofmuseumtongeren.be

e-mail: info@begijnhofmuseumtongeren.be

Gallo-Roman museum

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Do you feel like experiencing an exciting journey through time? Attractive displays, magnificent objects and multimedia presentations bring the story of the people who lived in our region. The world of the Neanderthals, the Gauls and the Romans come to life again.

The Gallo-Roman museum regularly organises exciting events, exclusive exhibitions and fascinating workshops. The programmes for schools enthral young people in an interactive way.

Opening hours

From Tuesday until Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

school holidays from Tuesday untill Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Entrance prices

€ 7 Adults

€ 5 55 +, disabled persons, CJP, group (from 20 persons and more)

€ 1 Children, young people (aged 4 to 26), schools

€ 15 Families

Guided tours

Groups of maximum 25 persons per guide

Price: € 50 per group

Length: 1.5 hours

Reservation necessary

Information

Gallo-Roman Museum

Kielenstraat 15

3700 Tongeren

tel: 012 67 03 55

www.gallo-romeinsmusem.be

e-mail: grm@limburg.be

Moerenpoort

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Brave knights and dutiful burghers, rich landlords and industrious vassals, Tongeren had it all. The rich Roman town made way for a medieval town. No less than three successive walls enclosed medieval Tongeren and little by little urban life with trades arose. However, dark times scourged Tongeren when the French count de Calvo appeared in 1677. He reduced the town centre to ashes in only one night. This disaster was a black page in the history of Tongeren. Not only a large number of houses had gone up in flames, but also a part of the art patrimony was forever lost.

Fortunately, count de Calvo could not destroy everything. Nowadays, Tongeren still looks a bit like a fortified town. Parts of the medieval wall are still standing and in places you can still see medieval towers. The Velinx tower is a good example of this. Tongeren once owned six medieval town gates, but only the Moeren Gate (Moerenpoort) from 1379 remained intact. On this solid tower you can calmly enjoy a panoramic view of the beguinage and the town centre.

Opening hours

From Easter holiday untill 30 september: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. tot 5:00 p.m., Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

From October untill Easter holiday: Saturday from 1:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Information

Tourist office Tongeren : 012 80 00 70

Treasury of the Basilica of Our Lady

Schatkamer 133

The Treasury in Tongeren is the richest treasury in Belgium. The Treasury of the Basilica of Our Lady accommodates a unique collection of religious works of art from the 6th century until the 19th century.