Tongeren (French: Tongres, German: Tongern) is a municipality located in the province of Limburg, Flemish region, Belgium. Tongeren is the oldest town in Belgium. Known as Atuatuca Tungrorum to the Romans, it was the administrative centre of the district Tungri under their rule.
In 1677, the city was nearly entirely burnt to the ground by Louis XIV’s troops, a catastrophe from which Tongeren never completely recovered. The rebirth of the city dates from after 1830. Today, Tongeren enjoys its great heritage from the past. It is also the judicial capital of the Limburg province.
