KERKRADE – Singer Caecilia – Dreams of the City – 7.7 km

In Kerkrade, music flows through the streets as well as through history. From brass bands and fanfares to the world-famous World Music Contest, music is part of the city’s DNA. And this tradition goes back further than you might think… all the way to Roman times.

Set off with the enchanting Roman singer Caecilia, who takes you through the landscape and through her life as a farmer’s daughter with big dreams by means of immersive audio stories. As you walk, you will discover remarkable places where Roman farmers once lived and worked. At Holzkuil, a complete Roman estate was excavated, while at Euregiopark traces of simple farms and even a mysterious terracotta bear figurine came to light.

A walk full of stories, music and surprises — where history and imagination come together.

Practical information:

• Starting point of the walking route? Brasserie Nieuw-Ehrenstein, Nieuw-Erensteinerweg 5, Kerkrade
• Distance? 7.7 km
• Roman guide? Singer Caecilia
• Tips for your ideal audio walk:
  • Download the free VIA VIA/Via Belgica app from the App Store or Play Store
  • Choose your language in the app and enable notifications
  • Earphones will improve the listening experience
  • Activate your location and let the GPS system in the app guide you
  • At special locations, you will hear the sound of a Roman cornu and a pop-up with additional information will appear in the app

Credits: the audio walks were developed by public archaeologist Béatrice de Fraiture – BdF Producties.