After the Roman period, when Tongeren was allowed to call itself a municipium, the neglected site was successfully restarted in the late Middle Ages. In 1230, the Tongeren called themselves …

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VISITFLANDERS

July 12, 2021

Cycling

In the past, you could only enter the city through this or one of the five other gates. Of these, only the Moeren Gate, dating from 1379, has (unfortunately) survived completely. Today, it's a historical museum where you can learn all about Tongeren's military history.

Tip: Climb up to the top; from the top, you'll have a magnificent, unobstructed panoramic view of the Beguinage and Tongeren's city center.

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August 29, 2022

Hiking

The Moerenpoort, which connected to the road to Visé, was built between 1257 and 1264 on the remains of the Roman ramparts from the second century AD.
In 1344, Engelbert …

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