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Medieval City Walls

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    Location: South Limburg, Flanders, Belgium

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    September 25, 2023

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    In the Middle Ages, Tongeren came into the sights of the Duchy of Brabant. Due to frequent attacks and the dilapidated state of the 4th-century Roman wall, there was an urgent need for a new city wall. Construction started in 1241 and lasted no less than 50 years.
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    The new medieval wall with 6 city gates and 13 towers walled a city area of 54 hectares - that is about 100 football fields. The best preserved parts can be found along the Elfde Novemberwal and the Leopoldwal.
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    July 23, 2024

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    The medieval ramparts of Tongeren date from the 13th century and had six gates: the Trichterpoort (road to Maastricht), the Moerenpoort (road to Wezet), the Loere or Luyckerpoort (road to …
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    1. Castle of Betho – Statue of Ambiorix (Tongeren) loop from Tongeren

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