{"id":6244,"date":"2026-08-30T07:17:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-30T07:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/tongeren\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:45:47","slug":"tongeren","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/tongeren\/","title":{"rendered":"Tongeren"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.dzs-attraction{--green:#3B6561;--gold:#CFA245;--link:#DBA733;color:#24433f;font-family:Comfortaa,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:1.75}.dzs-full{width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw)}.dzs-hero{height:clamp(480px,70vh,760px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#24433f}.dzs-hero img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.dzs-hero:after{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(16,35,32,.18),rgba(16,35,32,.64))}.dzs-hero-copy{position:absolute;z-index:2;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;color:#fff;padding:32px}.dzs-hero h1{margin:0;color:#fff;font-family:\"Dancing Script\",cursive;font-size:clamp(46px,6vw,86px);font-weight:400;text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}.dzs-hero p{font-size:clamp(18px,2vw,27px);margin:12px 0 0;max-width:900px}.dzs-credit{max-width:1140px;margin:7px auto 0;padding:0 22px;font:12px\/1.5 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;color:#667}.dzs-credit a{color:var(--green)}.dzs-wrap{max-width:1140px;margin:auto;padding:72px 22px}.dzs-lead{max-width:900px;margin:auto;text-align:center}.dzs-attraction h2{font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.25;color:var(--green);font-weight:500;margin:0 0 24px}.dzs-attraction h3{font:600 23px\/1.35 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;color:var(--green);margin:0 0 14px}.dzs-attraction p{font-size:17px;margin:0 0 20px}.dzs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:54px;align-items:center}.dzs-grid img{width:100%;height:430px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:0 80px 0 80px}.dzs-soft{background:#eef4f2}.dzs-story{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr .75fr;gap:52px;align-items:start}.dzs-facts{display:grid;gap:16px}.dzs-fact{background:#fff;padding:24px 26px;border-left:4px solid var(--gold);box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(33,62,58,.06)}.dzs-fact p{font-size:15px;margin:0}.dzs-practical{background:#f4f6f5;border-left:5px solid var(--gold);padding:34px 38px}.dzs-attraction a{color:var(--link);text-decoration:underline}.dzs-cta{background:var(--green);color:#fff;text-align:center;padding:68px 22px}.dzs-cta h2{color:#fff}.dzs-cta p{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 28px}.dzs-button{display:inline-block;background:var(--gold);color:#fff!important;text-decoration:none!important;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:2px;font:600 16px\/1 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif}.dzs-links{margin-top:30px;font:15px\/1.7 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif}.dzs-links a{margin:0 9px}.dzs-note{font-size:13px;color:#657570;margin-top:26px}@media(max-width:767px){.dzs-hero{height:58vh;min-height:420px}.dzs-wrap{padding:50px 20px}.dzs-grid,.dzs-story{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}.dzs-grid img{height:320px;border-radius:0 52px 0 52px}.dzs-practical{padding:28px 24px}.dzs-credit{padding:0 18px}}\n<\/style>\n<article class=\"dzs-attraction\">\n<section class=\"dzs-hero dzs-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-tongeren.avif\" alt=\"Panorama of the Grote Markt and the Basilica of Tongeren\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"dzs-hero-copy\">\n<h1>Tongeren<\/h1>\n<p>Roman history and medieval charm just a short distance from De Zwarte Stok<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"dzs-credit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Panoramics_op_Grote_Markt,_Tongeren.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photo: Ji\u0159\u00ed Kom\u00e1rek \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/p>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-lead\">\n<h2>Tongeren is the historic town just around the corner<\/h2>\n<p>Tongeren is the historic city just around the corner. On and around the Grote Markt, Roman heritage, medieval architecture, cozy outdoor cafes, and contemporary shops come together. <\/p>\n<p>Since the city is so close by, you can easily combine a visit with a quiet morning or evening at De Zwarte Stok.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-full dzs-soft\">\n<div class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-story\">\n<div>\n<h2>Thousands of years of history within walking distance<\/h2>\n<p>Start at the statue of Ambiorix and the Basilica of Our Lady. Then stroll past the remains of the Roman city wall, the medieval Moeren Gate, and the charming little streets of the Beguinage. <\/p>\n<p>The Gallo-Roman Museum delves deeper into the region&#8217;s history. On Sunday mornings, the city takes on an even livelier atmosphere during the famous antique and flea market. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dzs-facts\">\n<div class=\"dzs-fact\">\n<h3>Roman Heritage<\/h3>\n<p>Follow the traces of Atuatuca Tungrorum through the city and in the museum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dzs-fact\">\n<h3>Landmarks<\/h3>\n<p>The basilica, the Beguinage, the ramparts, and the Moeren Gate make for a fascinating city walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dzs-fact\">\n<h3>Antiques on Sunday<\/h3>\n<p>Combine culture with browsing through antiques, vintage items, and flea market finds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style id=\"dzs-gallery-style\">\n.dzs-gallery-section{padding-top:20px}.dzs-gallery-head{text-align:center;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto 34px}.dzs-gallery-eyebrow{display:block;color:#CFA245;font:600 12px\/1 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px}.dzs-gallery-head p{color:#657570}.dzs-gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}.dzs-gallery-card{margin:0;background:#eef4f2;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(36,65,60,.09);overflow:hidden}.dzs-gallery-card img{width:100%;height:285px;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .35s ease}.dzs-gallery-card:hover img{transform:scale(1.025)}.dzs-gallery-card figcaption{padding:12px 15px;font:11px\/1.5 Raleway,Arial,sans-serif;color:#657570}.dzs-gallery-card figcaption a{color:#3B6561}@media(max-width:767px){.dzs-gallery-section{padding-top:8px}.dzs-gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px}.dzs-gallery-card img{height:245px}.dzs-gallery-head{margin-bottom:25px}}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-gallery-section\">\n<div class=\"dzs-gallery-head\"><span class=\"dzs-gallery-eyebrow\">Even more to look forward to<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get inspired<\/h2>\n<p>A sneak peek at what you can discover during your trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dzs-gallery-grid\">\n<figure class=\"dzs-gallery-card\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-tongeren-galerij-1.avif\" alt=\"The Medieval Moeren Gate\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(59, 101, 97);\">The medieval<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tongeren_gate.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moerenpoort Photo: Palauenc05 \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dzs-gallery-card\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-tongeren-galerij-2.avif\" alt=\"City Hall on the Grote Markt\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(59, 101, 97);\">City Hall on the Grote<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tongeren_-_stadhuis.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Markt Photo: Hoebele \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"dzs-gallery-card\"><img src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/dzs-tongeren-galerij-3.avif\" alt=\"Ambiorix at the basilica\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"object-fit: contain; background: rgb(238, 244, 242);\"><figcaption><strong style=\"display: block; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 8px; color: rgb(59, 101, 97);\">Ambiorix at the<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Statue_of_Ambiorix_erected_in_1866_in_Tongeren,_Atuatuca_Tungrorum,_Tongeren,_Belgium_(27611104616).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">basilica Photo: Carole Raddato \/ Wikimedia Commons \u2014 CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap\">\n<div class=\"dzs-practical\">\n<h3>Practical Planning<\/h3>\n<p>Check the tourist calendar for guided tours, events, and monument access. For the museum and special activities, it\u2019s a good idea to make reservations in advance. Find the most up-to-date information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visittongeren-borgloon.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Visit Tongeren-Borgloon website<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"dzs-note\">Hours, activities, prices, and accessibility are subject to change. Always check the official website shortly before departure. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-wrap dzs-grid\">\n<div>\n<h2>Discover more from De Zwarte Stok<\/h2>\n<p>Turn this trip into a relaxing stay at our historic square farmhouse. After a day filled with nature, culture, or city exploration, the tranquility of Millen and the Haspengouw countryside await you. <\/p>\n<p>De Zwarte Stok&#8217;s central location makes it easy to combine various highlights in a single weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dzs-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/gallo-roman-museum-in-tongeren\/\">Gallo-Roman Museum<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/tongeren-antiques-market\/\">Tongeren Antiques Market<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/bed-and-breakfast\/\">Bed &#038; Breakfast<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/en\/surroundings\/\">Explore the Area<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dezwartestok.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/IMG_4208-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Relaxing in the garden at De Zwarte Stok\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"dzs-cta dzs-full\">\n<h2>Explore the region and stay a little longer<\/h2>\n<p>Combine your getaway with peace and quiet, comfort, and personal hospitality at De Zwarte Stok.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dzs-button\" href=\"https:\/\/reservations.cubilis.eu\/de-zwarte-stok-millenriemst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check Availability<\/a><\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Tongeren from De Zwarte Stok in Riemst. 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