Hasselt, Provincial capital in Limburg, Belgium
Description
Hasselt is a provincial capital in the province of Limburg in eastern Belgium, known for its pedestrian zones, museums and connection to textile history. St. Quentin's Cathedral provides a landmark in the centre, while narrow lanes and several squares spread around it, housing shops, cafés and public facilities.
History
The settlement formed in the 7th century along a tributary and grew into a market town within the medieval county of Loon. Later centuries brought industry based on textile production and distilleries that shaped the city's economic profile.
Culture
The city takes its name from the Germanic word for hazel shrub, and today the town centre revolves around several interconnected squares used for markets and social gatherings. Locals often travel by bicycle, and the pedestrian zones fill with visitors from across the region during weekends.
Practical
The city operates a zero-fare system for local buses, making it easy for visitors and residents to move around the urban area. Most sights lie within the centre and can be reached comfortably on foot or by bicycle.
Did you know?
The National Jenever Museum documents traditional production of Belgian grain spirit through historical distilling equipment and occasional demonstrations. The spirit was a major trade commodity in the region for centuries and continues to be produced today in local distilleries following old recipes.
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Openluchtmuseum Bokrijk
6.8 km
Cristal
6.3 km
Plopsa Indoor Hasselt
1.7 km
Japanese garden of Hasselt
1.4 km
Kasteel van Ordingen
14.6 km
Pont de Godsheide
4.5 km
Mariënlof Abbey
13 km
Virga Jesse Basilica
188 m
Gerechtsgebouw
1 km
Rullingen Castle
12.9 km
Modemuseum Hasselt
354 m
Beguinage of Hasselt
186 m
Kasteel van Bokrijk
6.3 km
Basiliek van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Kortenbos
10.7 km
Fietsen door het Water
5.2 km
Kolonel Dusartplein
396 m
Prinsenhof
2.9 km
Oud Kerkhof
753 m
St. Quentin Cathedral
85 m
Jenevermuseum
292 m
Park H
1.7 km
Grote Markt
131 m
Art Museum Z33
181 m
Former town hall of Hasselt
121 m
Gors Castle
12.5 km
Rood Kasteel
11.3 kmSparkx
1.2 km
Kasteel Printhagen
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