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.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gallo-Roman Museum and Basilica of Our Lady.

Gallo-Roman Museum

Museum

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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

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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

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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

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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.