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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bassenge

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bassenge, Belgium

Updated October 15, 2014

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Tower of Eben-Ezer

Bassenge, Belgium

Tower of Eben-Ezer

A Belgian self-built tower inspired by the Bible and ancient civilizations.
Fort Eben-Emael

Bassenge, Belgium

Fort Eben-Emael

This sprawling Belgian fort was once thought of as impenetrable but now it is simply an abandoned relic.
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Maastricht, Netherlands

St. Pietersberg Caves

Incredible labyrinth of man made caves.
6 miles from Bassenge
Fort Saint Pieter

Maastricht, Netherlands

Fort Saint Pieter

This historical Netherlands fortress still bears the marks of its single siege.
6 miles from Bassenge
The nave has been repurposed to include the reception, restaurants, and guest spaces.

Maastricht, Netherlands

Kruisherenhotel

A luxury hotel housed in a former 15th century Gothic church.
6 miles from Bassenge

Blegny, Belgium

Blegny-Mine

Descend into the tunnels to experience the life of a coal miner.
7 miles from Bassenge
Selexyz Dominicanen

Maastricht, Netherlands

Selexyz Dominicanen

This centuries-old gothic monster has been converted into a sprawling, glossy bookstore.
7 miles from Bassenge
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