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The Maasplassen are artificial lakes on the Maas in Limburg's Maasland. The Maasplassen are gravel holes , they were created by the extraction of gravel that occurs due to deposition by the Meuse. Gravel mining on the Maas started in the 19th century. The gravel holes were left behind in the valley of the Meuse like large scars. A new purpose was found in water recreation. There were beaches, water sports areas, nature reserves, marinas and campsites.Address : De Weerd 1, 6041 TK Roermond, Netherlands
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MunsterkerkThe Munsterkerk is a 13th-century church dedicated to Our Lady in the Dutch town of Roermond. Its remarkable front towers are 55 meter in height. The Munsterkerk is one of the most important example of Late Romanesque architecture in the Netherlands. The church is a Rijksmonument, and is part of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites.
CuypershuisThe Cuypershuis is a museum in the Limburg city of Roermond , located in the former residence and studio of architect Pierre Cuypers . From 1932 to 2009 the Stedelijk Museum Roermond was located here. The Cuypershuis was created in 2011 after the Stedelijk Museum Roermond was divided into three parts: the Cuypershuis, the Historiehuis and the collection of modern art of the municipality of Roermond.
BoschmolenplasBoschmolenplas is a former gravel hole. The lake has become a household name in the diving-loving Netherlands and is even known far beyond the Belgian and German borders. Due to the excellent water quality, the Boschmolenplas is the scene of a very rich underwater flora and fauna.
Meinweg National ParkMeinweg National Park is a national park in Limburg, Netherlands. It is about 1800 hectares in size and was established in 1995.De Meinweg has a so-called a terraced landscape. This means that there are three plateaus, the highest of which is 80 meters above sea level. The hilly landscape was largely formed by sediment that was deposited over the centuries by the Rhine and Meuse, but earthquakes have also contributed.
Openluchtmuseum EynderhoofThe Limburgs Openluchtmuseum Eynderhoof is an open -air museum in Nederweert-Eind in the Dutch province of Limburg. By demonstrating crafts and customs in the restored buildings, the museum functions for visitors as a traditional Peel village from the recent past. This museum focuses largely on games, food, drinks and crafts, but is also about discovery, experience and admiration, and is therefore suitable for all ages.
Missiemuseum SteylThe Steyl Mission Museum is a museum with an ethnographic and natural history collection in the monastery village of Steyl in the Dutch municipality of Venlo. The ethnography collection , assembled by the Steyl missionaries from the end of the 19th century , is very eclectic. Artifacts, utensils and clothing from China , Japan , Indonesia , the Philippines , Papua New Guinea , Ghana , Togo , Republic of the Congo and Paraguay are on display.
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LimburgLimburg is the southernmost of the 12 provinces of the Netherlands. The city features a number of historic homes, cathedrals cobblestone streets. There are claims that Maastricht is the oldest city in the country, but others contest that Nijmegen holds that title. The capital city is situated within walking distance of Belgium and is just a short bike ride away from Germany. The city also boasts excellent dining spots and plenty of shops.
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