Velinxtoren
Velinxtoren is a scenic viewpoint in Tongeren-Borgloon, Arrondissement of Tongeren, Flanders. Velinxtoren is situated nearby to the library Bibliotheek Tongeren, as well as near the community center De Velinx.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Gallo-Roman Museum and Basilica of Our Lady.
Gallo-Roman Museum
Museum
Photo: Ziko, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Gallo-Roman Museum is an archeological museum in Tongeren. It is dedicated to the prehistorical times and Roman age of the region in South East Flanders. Gallo-Roman Museum is situated 630 metres northeast of Velinxtoren.
Basilica of Our Lady
Church
Photo: Hermann Luyken, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Basilica of Our Lady, also called Old Cathedral of Tongeren, is the main place of Catholic worship in Tongeren, Belgium, and the former cathedral of the suppressed diocese of Tongeren. Basilica of Our Lady is situated 550 metres northeast of Velinxtoren.
Sint-Jan-de-Doperkerk
Church
Photo: Jeanhousen, CC BY 3.0.
Sint-Jan-de-Doperkerk is a church, which is situated 320 metres northeast of Velinxtoren.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tongeren and Koninksem.
Tongeren
Photo: Jeanhousen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tongeren is a city and municipality located in the province of Limburg in the Flemish region of Belgium. Its claim to be the "oldest town in Belgium", and its famous "Sunday antique and flea market" make the city a popular tourist attraction.
Velinxtoren
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Categories: building, tourism, historic site, and city walls
- Location: Tongeren-Borgloon, Arrondissement of Tongeren, Limburg, Flanders, Belgium, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude
50.77639° or 50° 46′ 35″ northLongitude
5.46144° or 5° 27′ 41″ eastInception
13th centuryOpen location code
9F27QFG6+HHOpenStreetMap ID
way 25652811OpenStreetMap feature
building=yesOpenStreetMap feature
historic=citywallsOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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