Beguinage of Tongeren

Beguinage of Tongeren is a protected area in Tongeren-Borgloon, Arrondissement of Tongeren, Flanders. Beguinage of Tongeren is situated nearby to the church Sint-Catharinakerk, as well as near the recreation area Infirmerie.

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Type: Protected area
Description: building in Tongeren, Belgium
Also known as: “Begijnhof van Tongeren”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sint-Catharinakerk and Agnetenklooster.

Sint-Catharinakerk

Church

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Sint-Catharinakerk is a church.

Agnetenklooster

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Agnetenklooster is situated 120 metres northwest of Beguinage of Tongeren.

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 320 metres northwest of Beguinage of Tongeren.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tongeren and Mulken.

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.