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Loreto Monastery

Museum de Schat van Simpelveld

A few nuns still remain in this monastery, right in the middle of the town. Clara Fey, who founded the congregation of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus, is buried in the chapel. When the German congregation had to flee Aachen due to the kulturkampf in the late 19th century, Simpelveld became the world headquarters. Several of the buildings are listed rijksmonuments. As of September 2020, the building houses a museum, Museum de Schat van Simpelveld, showcasing monastic life.

Address: Kloosterstraat 68
Website: deschatvansimpelveld.nl (opens in a new tab)

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Hellingbos
Just behind the city hall and the Loreto monastery lies a park called the "Hellingbos". Originally part of the monastery grounds and gardens, it used to hold a cemetery and chapel. Nowadays, the Stations of the Cross remain the main sights in the park, which makes a tranquil place to linger or just walk around.
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Replica of the Sarcophagus of Simpelveld
The real sarcophagus is part of the collection of The Dutch National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, but a really good replica can be found at the city hall.
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Grillroom Pizzeria Nefertiti
The local grill and pizza place is run by an Egyptian owner and is open till late. It's not the most romantic place but there is plenty of place to sit and the service is friendly. If you're in a chalet, they also deliver. Pizza days are Tu W, with all pizzas for €5.75
Open now · closes 3 am tomorrowFrom €5.50, pizzas from €7
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Huize Damiaan
This former monastery was founded in 1892 by followers of the canonized Belgian father Damian. Nowadays, it is a conference centre with some 49 rooms for group accommodation and individual travellers.