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Thorn
The 'white city' of Thorn is a treasure trove of culture and history. Walking by the beautiful Stiftskerk church and the many historic buildings in the old town centre, you will be transported back to the Middle Ages.
Hunsel
The municipality of Hunsel, which is located in the 'Peel and Maas' region, comprises five different rural centres: Hunsel, Neeritter, Ittervoort, Ell and Haler. Hunsel is a rural municipality in Central Limburg which lies between the Belgian border and the shopping cities of Weert and Roermond, nearby the white city of Thorn.
Hunsel was once part of the Kessenich land area of Belgium. Various farmsteads and chapels are still located here. Part of the church structure dates from 1839. The tower is made from marlstone, and the church was built above the foundations of an earlier medieval church.
Neeritter
The Neeritter Manor alongside the Itterbeek (Itter Creek) is first mentioned in a legal document dating from 1143, which makes it clear that Neeritter belonged to the Sint Lambertus Chapter of Luik in Belgium. Neeritter was originally surrounded by a wall, remains of which are still visible. Grouped around the centrally located Frankish square, you will see historic residential buildings and farmhouses, including the 15th century hospital building. The St. Lambertus church consists of a 13th century tower crowned with the so-called 'pepper shaker'. The church was enlarged in the 15th and 16th century with nave and side naves.
Ittervoort
Itter was once part of the principality of Thorn. It is located where the Itterbeek flows into the area of natural beauty called “Het Vijverbroek”. In Roman times, the Roman road from Tongeren to Nijmegen crossed the Itterbeek at a ford. Across from the ‘Napoleon highway’, stands a 19th-century church painted white.
Ell
Like Ittervoort, Ell was once part of the principality of Thorn. Some remains of the medieval church have been integrated into the present church structure. Various 16th and 17th century wooden sculptures can be seen in the church, including a very charming sculpture of 'St. Anna te drieën' (St. Anna with Mother Mary and the Christ child). The Heijkersbroek wetlands nature area alongside the Tungelroyse Creek and the Eller Heath lie to the west of Ell. This area is home to a great variety of water plants and many birds.
Haler
The village of Haler is home to a richly varied and attractive man-made landscape. Just outside of Haler, you will come across the Uffelse windmill and the Itterse Heath. The Itterse Heath is a mixed landscape of forested lots, wooded banks and fields.
Baexem
Baexem is located on the provincial motorway from Weert to Roermond and has lots of natural beauty to offer. It is also home to many elements which remind us of its rich past: a windmill, monasteries, and a castle with an interesting herb garden, all of which are open to visitors.
Grathem
Grathem also has much to offer the visitor, including two castles, a monumental church with late Roman marlstone tower dating from the 13th century, and a pseudo-basilisk Gothic nave dating from the beginning of the 15th century. Castle Groot Buggenum and the water mill are definitely worth a visit.
Keversbroek
The Keversbroek is a lovely area of scenic beauty located in Kelpen-Oler, adjacent to several very old farmsteads. The annual kermis (fair) is an occasion for all the village inhabitants, young and old, to celebrate. The building of the church located in the middle of Kelpen-Oler marked the start of this rural centre.
