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Hasselt is an old Hanseatic
City, situated 12 km north of
(haakhussen) in the whole world
should be mentioned.
very rare lapwing flowers (Lat.
Fritillaria meleagris) found on
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Zwolle at the river Zwartewater.
Furthermore there is a corn
the banks of the river Zwatewater,
the ideal surroundings for
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The city has a long history
windmill ‘The Swallow’, dating
back to 1748 as well as
walking or cycling trips.
commands
since obtaining the city charter
around 1252. Part and par-
the ‘Stenendijk’, a unique embankment
and the last shell
Hasselt also is a very important
center for watersports.
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cel of this history can be traced
limekiln in Europe still in full
The lakes of northwest Overi-
back to a large number of monuments
to be admired in the
operation.
jssel, the river IJssel, the Overijsselse
Vecht and the Rand-
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city center.
The city center with the town-
meren are within easy reach
moat adorned by lime-trees,
from the yacht harbour ‘De
There you will find the St.
the Van Stolkspark and the
Molenwaard’.
Sailing, fishing,
Stephanus church, a late goth-
hustle and bustle at the docks
swimming and canoeing can be
ic church dating back to 1479
are ideally suited for a stroll.
fully enjoyed in Hasselt.
with a magnificent organ. The
former Municipal Building is
The area around Hasselt is also
Furthermore some events of
situated on The Market Place.
worth mentioning.
In winter-
special interest should be men-
Constituted between 1500 and
time polder Mastenbroek har-
tioned. Every year at the end of
1550 it houses a large col-
bours large numbers of geese.
August Hasselt celebrates the
lection of weapons, amongst
In summertime the hamlets
‘Eui Festival’ (hay festival).
which one of the largest col-
Genne, Streukel and Cellemui-
lection of black powder guns
den form, together with the
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