Category:Voerendaal, Nederland

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Voerendaal, Nederland, is a municipality and a town in the southeastern Netherlands.

Population centres

Barrier, Colmont, Craubeek, Dolberg, Fromberg, Heek, Hellebeuk, Klimmen, Koulen, Kunrade, Mingersberg, Opscheumer, Overheek, Ransdaal, Retersbeek, Termaar, Termoors, Ubachsberg, Voerendaal, Weustenrade, Winthagen.

History

The Romans left the ruins from a Roman villa rustica as a legacy. In 1049 pope Leo IX initiated the Catholic Church - Sint Laurentiuskerk. During medieval times many castles were built: Cortenbach, Haeren, Puth, Rivieren and Terworm. Also castles such as Hoenshuis and Overst Voerendaal. The area was mined for marl (mergel in Dutch) and coal.

Hiking

At this page you would find hikes in this place.

External link

Pages in category "Voerendaal, Nederland"

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