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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 0 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)

Pukkelpop

Pukkelpop is an annual music festival which takes place near the city of Hasselt, Belgium in mid-to-late August. It is held within a large enclosure of fields and woodland—between a dual carriageway called Kempische Steenweg—in the village of Kiewit, approximately 7 km north of Hasselt. It is the second largest music festival in the country after Rock Werchter, with an attendance rate of 180,000 over the course of the event in 2009.

Located at 50.9606, 5.3558 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Rock festivals in Belgium, Recurring events established in 1985

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 1 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 1 miles away.
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Convention centres in Belgium, Buildings and structures in Limburg (Belgium), Visitor attractions in Limburg (Belgium)

Diepenbeek Castle

Diepenbeek Castle (Dutch: Kasteel van Diepenbeek, also known as the Rentmeesterij van Alden Biesen) is a castle in Diepenbeek near Hasselt in the province of Limburg, Belgium. The building consists of a 15th century donjon with a 17th century main block. It was once the establishment of the steward of the nearby Commandery of Alden Biesen, whence the alternative name.

Located at 50.912, 5.42 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Castles in Belgium, Castles in Limburg (Belgium)

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 1 miles away.
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Cities and towns in Flanders, Populated places in Belgium