Tongeren - Remains of Town Walls

Northwest of the town center a considerable part of the Roman town wall dating from the second C., which was once 4.5km/nearly 3mi long, still remains. Near the south door of the basilica remains of a fortress tower of the second Roman wall, dating from the fourth C., were discovered.

The third medieval town wall built from 1257-1264 almost completely surrounds the town center.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Typical Visit

1 hour 30 minutes

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Lakenmakerstoren

To the east by the wall of the béguinage stands the defensive tower Lakenmakerstoren.

Typical Visit

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Leopoldwal

Especially attractive is the section of town wall around Leopoldwal which ends at the Moerenpoort, the only one of the six town gates which has survived. It was built in 1379 and now contains a small museum of weapons (admission on inquiry at the tourist bureau).

Typical Visit

45 minutes