Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Romeinse Katakomben
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Roman Catacombs
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 27, 2024
1. Romeinse Katakomben / Roman Catacombs Marker
Hier bevindt zich een vrijwel exacte replica van een deel van de catacomben in Rome: een ondergronds gangenstelsel waar christelijke Romeinen begraven werden. Het werd gemaakt in opdracht van Jan Diepen, lid van een welgestelde Tilburgse textielfamilie, aan het begin van de 20e eeuw. Ook architect Pierre Cuypers was nauw betrokken bij het project. Tegenwoordig zijn de Romeinse Katakomben te bezoeken als museum.
Here, you find an almost exact replica of a part of the catacombs in Rome: a network of underground tunnels where Christian Romans were buried. The catacombs were constructed by order of Jan Diepen, a member of a prosperous textile family from Tilburg, at the beginning of the 20th century. Architect Pierre Cuypers was also closely involved in the project. Nowadays, the catacombs can be visited as a museum.
Erected by Gemeente Valkenburg aan de Geul, ANWB. (Marker Number 1946/11.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Man-Made Features.
Location. 50° 51.935′ N, 5° 49.309′ E.
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Philips Fabriek / Philips Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); De Via Belgica (within shouting distance of this marker); Werktuigen van Vuursteen / Flint Tools (within shouting distance of this marker); Haksporen / Tool Marks (within shouting distance of this marker); Kruitmolen/ Gunpowder Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Vuurstijn-Mijnwerkers / Flint Miners (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); De Vondst Van De Vuursteenmijnen / The Discovery of the Flint Mines (about 120 meters
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 27, 2024
2. Romeinse Katakomben / Roman Catacombs Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Museum Romeinse Katakomben (Roman Catacombs Museum) (Atlas Obscura).
Excerpt: STANDING AT THE MUSEUM ROMEINSE KATAKOMBEN (ROMAN Catacombs Museum), you will find yourself in two places at once. Above ground, youre in the pretty Dutch town of Valkenburg, but descend below ground and youre in Rome, circa 400 AD.(Submitted on June 16, 2024.)
Jan Diepen, son of a wealthy Dutch textile magnate, was fascinated by early Christian grave sites, the catacombs of Rome in particular. In 1908 he began constructing a reproduction of the famous catacombs in a disused quarry.
After enlisting the assistance of the renowned architect Pierre Cuypers, Diepens project gained recognition. Its accuracy and attention to detail earned the stamp of approval of Rome and the Vatican. The Italian city would would eventually pitch in to aid in finishing the project so the people of the Netherlands could see Roman history up close and personal. The catacombs were opened to the public in 1910.
Photographed by E and B, circa 1918
3. Atrium of the Greek Chapel of the Catacomb of Priscilla
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
