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University of Hasselt

Hasselt University is a university with campuses in Hasselt and Diepenbeek, Belgium. It was officially established in 1971, as the Limburgs Universitair Centrum (LUC). However, it was not until 1973 that the university - literally - opened its doors and welcomed its first students. On June 15, 2005 the university changed its name to Hasselt University.

Located at 50.9253, 5.39083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1971, Universities in Belgium, Limburg (Belgium), 1971 establishments in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Limburg (Belgium)

Ethias Arena

The Ethias Arena is the largest multipurpose arena in Hasselt, Belgium used for music concerts, sports (tennis, indoor cycling, jumping, etc. ) and other large events. The arena opened in 2004 and holds up to 21,600 people. The Ethias Arena is a part of the Grenslandhallen and has a surface of 13,600 square meters (44,619 square feet). On the 26th of November, the Junior Eurovision Song Contest took place in the Ethias Arena.

Located at 50.9343, 5.36322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Belgium

Grenslandhallen

The Grenslandhallen in Hasselt, Belgium is one of the biggest event complexes in the BENELUX. The first halls were built in 1983. In 2002 one of the first halls has been transformed in to a congress theatre for musicals, concerts, ... up to 5000 people. In 2004 the complex has been extended with the "Ethias Arena", the biggest arena in Belgium, for more than 21,000 people. The whole complex has now a surface of almost 35,000 square metres.

Located at 50.933, 5.362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Convention centres in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Limburg (Belgium), Visitor attractions in Limburg (Belgium)

Virga Jesse Basilica

The Virga-Jesse Basilica in Hasselt, Belgium, stands where a member of the Fraternity of Our Lady built the Clerkenkapel in 1334. This first building was replaced by a church in late Baroque and early Classical Revival style in 1727. The second building was severely damaged by a V1 rocket in 1944, an attack which killed sixteen people. The rebuilt church was opened in 1951, and elevated to the status of basilica in 1998.

Located at 50.9294, 5.33556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Basilica churches in Belgium, Churches in Limburg (Belgium), Religious buildings completed in 1727

Onzelievehereboom

Onzelievehereboom was the name of a 1200-year old oak tree in Kortessem, Belgium, dedicated by popular piety to Onze Lieve Here, "Our Dear Lord". It was believed to be the oldest tree in Belgium when it was overthrown by a storm 18 July 2009. Location:{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:50|51|9.72|N|5|22|2.29|E| | |name= }}

Located at 50.8527, 5.3673 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Individual trees, Geography of Belgium

Roman Catholic Diocese of Hasselt

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hasselt, is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in Belgium. Comprising the whole of Belgian Limburg, the diocese was created in 1967, split from the Diocese of Liège. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels. Its see is Saint Quentin's Cathedral, Hasselt.

Located at 50.9336, 5.33135 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Roman Catholic dioceses in Belgium, Religious organizations established in 1967, Roman Catholic dioceses and prelatures established in the 20th century

Godsheide

Godsheide is Flemish-speaking hamlet and Catholic parish within the northeastern corner of the Belgian city of Hasselt, in the province of Limburg. At the end of 2007 Godsheide counted 3143 inhabitants. Between the village and the main town of Hasselt there are several large modern developments - the Hasselt golf club, the Grenslandhallen entertainment centre, the Limburg provincial government buildings, and the Kinepolis cinema complex.

Located at 50.937, 5.385 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cities and towns in Flanders, Populated places in Belgium