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Tongeren is the oldest town in Belgium, as the only Roman administrative capital within the country's borders. As a Roman city, it was inhabited by the Tungri, and known as Atuatuca Tungrorum, it was the administrative centre of the Civitas Tungrorum district.
Apr 1, 2016 · When a town promotes itself as the oldest in Belgium, it’s tempting to wonder how much evidence of this claim is still visible. Visit Tongeren, and its credentials are right in front of you: city walls that date from the first century; a Roman archaeological site from the fourth.
Tongeren is famously known as the oldest town because it dates back to Roman times. Called in Latin Atuatuca Tungrorum, it was the Roman administrative center around 10 BC during the reign of Emperor Augustus. Tongeren gives off a relaxing and special atmosphere, which can only be felt once you visit.
Tongeren is the oldest city in Belgium and was the seat of a bishopric by the 4th century. In its stormy past it was sacked by the Salic Franks in the 4th century, by Attila in 451, by the Normans in 881, by the duke of Brabant in 1212, and by the French in 1677.
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Gallo-Roman Museum
The whole family will enjoy a visit to the Gallo-Roman Museum. You are transported back to a distant past. Educational films, centuries-old objects, lifelike figures in synthetic resin and multimedia presentations bring the world of Neanderthals, Romans and Gauls to life, for young and older visitors alike. The permanent exhibition tells the story of the inhabitants of the region of Limburg, from prehistoric times to the end of the Roman period. Kids tip - Children explore the permanent exhib...
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Head underground to explore the mysterious archaeological site under the Basilica of Our Lady. The site takes you on a fascinating time travel over 2,000 years. You’ll find traces of Roman city houses, a medieval city centre, and religious buildings. Here you'll see with your own eyes that Tongeren is Belgium's first city. Ancient stones tell the story of the city, its residents and the church three meters underground. This site is the vital point of departure for every visit to Tongeren. The...
Every Sunday from 7am, some 40 antique businesses and 350 stallholders present their most original items. Antiques, bric-a-brac, design or retro, during the Tongeren antiques market you step into a world full of unique items, each with its own story. Browse old postcards, vinyl LPs, mannequins, unique crystal glasses, silverware and pottery, handma...
It can be said that Belgium's first city is slowly but surely turning into a true food Mecca. No fewer than seven restaurants in Tongeren can be found in the Gault&Millau guide 2022, and another five Tongeren restaurants have been included in Michelin's dining bible. Tongeren's chefs have the talent to leave their mark on dishes, and they are only ...
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A visit in the historical City of Tongeren. It is the oldest city in Belgium and dats back to roman times.Follow me through the city:00:08 Overview Maps and ...
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Jun 1, 2018 · That city is Tongeren in far-east Limburg and alongside Tournai, it is the oldest city in Belgium. In its day, the city was a major Roman settlement that strategically controlled both the road networks and vital riverways in the region.
