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tower was replaced by the present, 64-metre-tall (210-foot) Gothic tower from 1442 until 1541. The basilica's interior is home to the statue of Our Lady of Tongeren, erected in 1475. The treasury is housed in the former hall of the Chapter and comprises one of the richest collections of religious art
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since 1998. Its enclosure wall was destroyed in the 19th century: it separated the beguinage from the rest of the city and thus guaranteed peace and quiet for the small religion-inspired community. In the 17th century, the beguinage counted some 300 beguines; it was also able to survive the 1677 fire
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in the first century BC, the Belgae revolted against the campaign of Caesar, led by the Eburones. They destroyed a legion that had demanded the right to winter among them in 54 BC. Caesar reported that he sold the Aduatuci into slavery, and annihilated the name of the Eburones, many of whom however
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style of that period. Other buildings were added to the religious core of the city, including new commercial areas, hospitals and artisans quarters. The thirteenth century also saw the building of the medieval defensive wall, several new churches and cloisters, and the beguinage. The city became
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At the location of a former Roman temple in the Keverstraat, a modern representation of that temple can be found. Because no drawings, apart from the floor plans, of the original temple exist, everything has been rebuilt up to 1 metre (3 ft 3 in)
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Partly 3 metres (9.8 ft) below the Basilica of Our Lady and partly inside the Basilica, the Teseum-museum shows the archaeological findings at the location of the Basilica, as well as exhibitions about the history of the
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region), to the north of Tongeren. They wanted peace but spoke "as if the ground they had seized were rightfully their own". Julian gave ambiguous replies and then after the meetings sent a surprise attack along the Maas or
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times, at the very place where the old bishops’ houses stood, and where the basilica still stands today. The construction of the current basilica started at the beginning of the thirteenth century in the prevalent
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prayer house existed here in the 9th century. The building of the choir of the present basilica began in 1240. Nave, transepts and side chapels were added between the 13th and 15th century. The original
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river, and "they met him with entreaties rather than with resistance, he received the submission of them and their children". They became increasingly important after this time.
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to come and plunder. This back-fired when Eburones pointed out to the Sigambri that the Romans had all the booty at Aduatuca, and were the more attractive target.
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Already in the fourth century, just as the Salian Franks were settling to the north, the city became the center of a Christian diocese under the influence of
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Church of St. Catherine, built in Gothic style in 1294, but modified later in different styles. Works of art include the 1711 pulpit by
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period between the fifth and the eighth century is not well documented. The building of a new church and the foundation of a chapter of
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Archaeology in Confrontation: Aspects of Roman Military Presence in the Northwest (Studies in Honour of Prof. Em. Hugo Thoen)
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the leader of the revolt. Instead of risking Roman lives to pursue them he invited tribes from over the Rhine, such as the
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invaders. Although his statue stands on the central square of Tongeren, it is unknown where he lived exactly and
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The original Roman wall, dating from the second century, still visible for more than 1,500 metres (4,900 feet).
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in the 13th century, where recent excavations have produced some of the richest archaeological finds in
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administrative and military towns in the first century. It suffered from a destructive fire during the
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A well-attended antiques fair takes place every Sunday. It is the largest of its kind in the Benelux.
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from which Tongeren never completely recovered. The rebirth of the city dates from after 1830.
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administrative capital within the country's borders. As a Roman city, it was inhabited by the
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reports that Julian used them as part of his forces in fights against other Germanic tribes.
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Toponymisch Woordenboek van België, Nederland, Luxemburg, Noord-Frankrijk en West-Duitsland
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in Belgium. The bell tower was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the
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Tongeren is currently the judicial capital of the province of Belgian Limburg.
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Waves of Germanic settlers and invaders changed the area significantly. The
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The Pliniuspark features the Plinius spring, a natural spring described by
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was a new name for the original tribes who had previously been called the
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were the largest of these tribes and the one living around Tongeren.
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is debated, and the names of their tribes and their leaders were
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Some of the medieval defensive towers, also still visible today.
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The Moeren Gate, a monumental gate in the medieval city wall
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plays at the highest level of the Belgian league pyramid.
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region, Roman Tongeren quickly became one of the largest
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City and municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Tongeren is the oldest town in 1728: 1714: 1706: 1551: 1537: 1529: 1259:(1932 – 1994), (football player and coach) 494:, it was the administrative centre of the 32: 1185:Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau 949:Tongeren houses a youth detention center. 727:became the seat of what would become the 827:, founded in 1257, has been listed as a 2069:municipalities with language facilities 1291: 1088:Tongeren's best known football club is 952: 386: 364: 352: 331: 318: 279: 213: 178: 132: 95: 83: 883:, donated by the beguine Anna de Floz. 879:(17th century) and a sculpture of the 655:siege in 70 AD, which was part of the 521:, and it was the capital of the large 1241:former Minister President of Flanders 453: 440: 427: 406: 376: 344: 336: 328:87.81 km (33.90 sq mi) 323: 301: • Governing party/ies 299: 284: 267: 255: 243: 231: 123: 7: 1566: 474:, in the southeastern corner of the 2095:Municipalities of Limburg (Belgium) 513:The Romans referred to Tongeren as 674:met, in Tongeren, a delegation of 25: 1345:, Ghent University, p. 143, 1134:, bishop of Tongeren, introduced 771:Het Plein ("The Square") with a " 304:Tongeren.nu (a local alliance of 1869: 1644: 1618: 1610: 1589: 1471:"Belfries of Belgium and France" 1029: 1013: 997: 982: 967: 955: 835:that destroyed most of the city. 219: 165: 146: 145: 138: 110: 100: 85: 27:Municipality in Limburg, Belgium 2115:World Heritage Sites in Belgium 1265:, songwriter/musician (b. 1978) 1187:, French politician (1749–1791) 909:object found during excavations 729:Roman Catholic Diocese of Liège 667:) dotted the surrounding area. 531:, an area which covered modern 162:Location of Tongeren in Limburg 866:Belfries of Belgium and France 545:. (Despite being known as the 1: 1645: 1590: 1114:and rebel leader against the 599:’s campaigns in this part of 1619: 1611: 1475:UNESCO World Heritage Centre 1449:UNESCO World Heritage Centre 1423:Agentschap Onroerend Erfgoed 1125:Commentarii de Bello Gallico 678:who had recently settled in 1559:Places adjacent to Tongeren 1321:Gysseling, Maurits (1960), 1253:(1970), Road racing cyclist 568:Part of the Roman city wall 2131: 931:are found around the city. 844:Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Basiliek 2051: 1867: 1564: 1277:, racing driver (b. 2004) 991:Our Lady Cause of our Joy 875:, the main altarpiece by 762:Prince-Bishopric of Liège 760:” ("good cities") of the 179: 133: 124: 96: 84: 71: 1508:Official tourism website 1271:, rally driver (b. 1970) 1020:Modern art in Tongeren: 1398:"Servatius of Tongeren" 894:gold, Roman glassware, 549:, whether they spoke a 349:350/km (920/sq mi) 91:View of the Grote Markt 2105:Roman sites in Belgium 1364:Ammianus Marcellinus, 780: 708: 569: 450: 437: 424: 55: 41: 1523:Tongeren Travel Guide 1215:, co-inventor of the 770: 733:Lambert of Maastricht 706: 567: 1919:Houthalen-Helchteren 1501:- Only available in 1445:"Flemish Béguinages" 1209:, composer (b. 1936) 976:Basilica of Our Lady 840:Basilica of Our Lady 557:.) 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