Kulturerbe in Maasmechelen

Regional Heritage Sites

Explore the diverse architectural history of the Meuse valley, spanning from medieval castles to 20th-century industrial landmarks. This collection highlights the region's evolution through stately residences like Kasteel Vilain XIIII, Gothic religious structures, and the preserved mining heritage of Eisden. The list features significant parish churches and protected roadside chapels that reflect the cultural and social fabric of Belgian and Dutch Limburg.

Regional Heritage Sites — Karte

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A

Kasteel Vilain XIIII

Stately castle located in a park-like forest near the Meuse river in Leut.

B

Kasteel Elsloo

Historical castle situated in the southern part of Elsloo within the Dutch province of Limburg.

C

Schachtbok 2 Steenkoolmijn Eisden

A preserved industrial headframe from the former Eisden coal mine, now serving as an observation tower.

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D

Sint-Christoffelkapel

Gothic chapel located in Opgrimbie, representing the religious architectural heritage of the region.

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E

Museum van de Mijnwerkerswoning

Located in the Eisden-Tuinwijk district, this museum is housed in an original miner's cottage, showcasing the daily life of local coal workers.

Ivory / Public domain

F

Aspremont-Lynden Castle

Aspremont-Lynden Castle is a castle in Oud-Rekem in the municipality of Lanaken, province of Limburg, Belgium.

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G

Kasteel Stein

Historic castle complex situated between the village of Stein and the Julianakanal.

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H

Kasteel Geulle

Castle located in the village of Geulle, part of the Meerssen municipality in Dutch Limburg.

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I

Sint-Monulphus en Gondulphuskerk

The central parish church of Mechelen-aan-de-Maas, reflecting traditional ecclesiastical architecture.

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J

Sint-Remigiuskerk

The local parish church of Vucht, located along the Dorpsstraat.

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K

Sint-Laurentiuskerk

Parish church serving the community of Meeswijk, situated on the Kerkplein.

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L

Sint-Pieterskerk

The parish church of Leut, dedicated to Saint Peter and located on Sint-Pietersstraat.

Paul Hermans / CC BY-SA 4.0

M

Sint-Petronellakapel

A protected field chapel on the Heirbaan in Rekem, recognized as a monument since 1981.

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N

Sint-Hubertuskapel

Chapel situated at the intersection of four municipalities—Zutendaal, Genk, As, and Maasmechelen—near Wiemesmeer.