
{"id":12875,"date":"2024-01-09T17:40:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T15:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/over\/vrienden\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T20:14:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T18:14:08","slug":"friends","status":"publish","type":"over","link":"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/over\/friends\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-12875","over","type-over","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"titel":"Find your way!","subtitel":"Join us and become a friend of Via Belgica","content":"South Limburg has an impressive history with a rich Roman past. As a friend of Via Belgica you help promote that heritage. You are part of a large group of entrepreneurs, specialists, institutions, and governments. By working together we increase the impact of the Via Belgica project. And we all benefit from that!\r\n<h3>How can you contribute as a friend?<\/h3>\r\nAnyone with a genuine interest in Roman South Limburg is welcome to join the Friends of Via Belgica. Participation is free of charge, but not without commitment. True Friends are engaged and support one another.\r\n\r\nYou can choose to be an active friend or a more occasional one. As an entrepreneur, for example, you might develop a product inspired by the Roman past and offer it to the public \u2014 this automatically links you to our tourism offerings. You could also organize an event, lecture, or cooking workshop. We\u2019re happy to help promote it for you.\r\n<h3>Share your story<\/h3>\r\nWould you like to get involved but aren\u2019t sure how your organization is connected to the Roman past? We\u2019d be happy to help you get started!\r\n<h3>Ideas<\/h3>\r\nRoman bread, a theatre performance, medlar jelly, cycling routes past Roman discoveries or an educational program about the Romans \u2014 at viabelgica.eu you'll find plenty of inspiration for products or activities with a Roman touch.\r\n\r\nAre you organizing a Roman-themed event, performance, or exhibition? There are plenty of opportunities to collaborate with other Friends. At the regular Friends gatherings we host, you can meet, inspire each other and exchange ideas.\r\n<h2>Want to become a friend of Via Belgica too?<\/h2>\r\n<h2>Sign up via<\/h2>\r\n<h2>info@viabelgica.eu<\/h2>\r\nIf you have a temporary activity, please report it to info@viabelgica.eu and we will feature it on our website and social media for free. If you have a permanent activity or have developed a product that tourists can enjoy during a hike or cycling route, please report it to the project leader, Anja Neskens, at a.neskens@heerlen.nl and your activity will be included on the interactive map and linked to a route.","afbeelding":[{"acf_fc_layout":"gezichten_overzicht","titel99":"Entrepreneurs are part of our Friends too","subtitel99":"Discover how these entrepreneurs creatively engage with our Roman heritage","gezichten":[{"img":10018,"naam":"Bas Vervuurt","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/bas-vervuurt-vriend-van-via-belgica\/\">Creativity in Stone<\/a>\r\n\r\nKunrader Steengroeve\r\nwww.kunrader.nl"},{"img":10012,"naam":"Joyce K\u00e9kk\u00f6-Van Rennes","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/joyce-kekko-van-rennes-vriend-van-via-belgica\/\">From Grape to Wine<\/a>\r\n\r\nWijnkasteel Genoelselderen www.wijnkasteel.com"},{"img":10006,"naam":"Frank van Eerd","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/frank-van-eerd-vriend-van-via-belgica\/\">From Grain to Bread and Pie<\/a>\r\nDe Bisschopsmolen\r\nwww.bisschopsmolen.nl\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/l1-recept-kersenvlaai\/\">Recipe for Cherry Pie<\/a>"},{"img":11125,"naam":"Camille Oostwegel sr.","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/camille-oostwegel-sr-vriend-van-via-belgica\/\">Raised among Roman culture<\/a>\r\nChateau Gerlach www.oostwegelcollection.nl"},{"img":11128,"naam":"Chateau Gerlach","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/plek\/chateau-st-gerlach\/\">Unwind like the Romans <\/a>\r\nwww.oostwegelcollection.nl\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/l1-recept-lamsragout-parelgort\/\">Recipe for Lamb Ragout with Pearl Barley<\/a>"},{"img":11119,"naam":"Landgoed Heerdeberg","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/plek\/heerdeberg\/\">de Bontebentheimer<\/a>\r\nLandgoed Heerdeberg\r\nwww.heerdeberg.nl\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/l1-recept-bonte-bentheimer-braadworst-op-romeinse-wijze\/\">Recipe for Roman-Style Sausage<\/a>"},{"img":11017,"naam":"Evert Hartman","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/plek\/the-two-sisters\/\">Cooking with Roman Ingredients<\/a>\r\n\r\nDe twee Gezusters www.detwee.gezusters.com\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/l1-recept-varkensragout-appel\/\">Recipe for Pork Ragout with Apple<\/a>"},{"img":11173,"naam":"Jasper Habets","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/plek\/villa-de-proosdij\/\">Roman gardens and delicious Roman recipes <\/a>\r\n\r\nVilla De Proosdij www.villadeproosdij.nl\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/asperges-volgens-apicius\/\">Asparagus in the Style of Apicius<\/a>"},{"img":11167,"naam":"Maarten Simonis","onderzin":"The Romans introduced fruit to our region\r\n\r\nDe Jambrouwerij\r\n\r\nwww.dejambrouwerij.be\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/koken-confituur-aspergesalade\/\">Cooking with Jam: Asparagus Salad<\/a>"},{"img":11998,"naam":"Ronald Stoot en Eric van Veggel","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/delicious-store-wordt-vriend-van-via-belgica\/\">Roman delicacies, from cheese to p\u00e2t\u00e9.<\/a>\r\n\r\nDelicious Store\r\n\r\nwww.deliciousstore.nl"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"gezichten_overzicht","titel99":"Enthusiastic friends","subtitel99":"Heritage enthusiasts, volunteers, and everyone with a passion for Roman heritage","gezichten":[{"img":12070,"naam":"Peter Soudant","onderzin":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/onder-het-kunstgras-wacht-een-monumentaal-romeins-gebouw\/\">Passionate about Heerlen\u2019s Roman heritage. An ambassador through and through.<\/a>\r\n\r\nHe took part in Heel Heerlen Graaft! with his garden, designed the public book of Heel Heerlen Graaft!, and is always ready to enthusiastically guide people through Heerlen and the Roman bathhouse.\r\n\r\ninfo@vormaat.nl"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"gezichten_overzicht","titel99":"The experts of Via Belgica","subtitel99":"Looking for in-depth information about Via Belgica or the Roman past of South Limburg? Our experts will be happy to assist you.","gezichten":[{"img":12091,"naam":"Anja Neskens","onderzin":"Project Manager of Via Belgica\r\nT +31 (0)6 81 34 79 45 a.neskens@heerlen.nl\r\n<p class=\"Hoofdtekst\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">\u00a9<\/span>DoorDries<\/p>"},{"img":8512,"naam":"Karen Jeneson","onderzin":"Curator of the Roman Museum\r\nT +31 (0)6 17 92 04 42\r\ninfo@hetromeinsmuseum.nl"},{"img":12124,"naam":"Beno\u00eet Mater","onderzin":"Project Initiator for the Roman Museum\r\n\r\nT +31 (0)6 15 36 42 09\r\n\r\ninfo@hetromeinsmuseum.nl"},{"img":8506,"naam":"Gilbert Soeters","onderzin":"Municipal Archaeologist of Maastricht\r\nT +31 (0)43 350 4578\r\n<span class=\"il\">gilbert.soeters@maastricht.nl<\/span>"},{"img":8509,"naam":"Hilde Vanneste","onderzin":"Regional Archaeologist, Parkstad Limburg\r\nT +31 (0)6 20 97 60 33\r\nh.vanneste@heerlen.nl"},{"img":8521,"naam":"Kris F\u00f6rster","onderzin":"Heritage Communications Specialist\r\nT + (0)6 25 03 61 23\r\ninfo@kfproductions.nl\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"img":8380,"naam":"Katleen Vandenbranden","onderzin":"Archaeology, Education &amp; Edutainment\r\nT +31 (0)6 27 48 70 70\r\nfortvnata@gmail.com\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/verbazingwekkende-kruidenwijn-conditvm-paradoxvm\/\">Exquisite Spiced Herb Wine (CONDITVM PARADOXVM)<\/a>"},{"img":8527,"naam":"Elly Smit","onderzin":"Lectures and workshops on Roman history\r\nT +31 (0)6 41 71 04 32\r\noverdijksmit@gmail.com\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/l1-recept-romeinse-moretum-op-soldatenbrood\/\">Recipe for roman Moretum on Soldier\u2019s Bread<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"img":8524,"naam":"Jos Cremers","onderzin":"Roman Re-enactor\r\nT +31 (0)6 52 57 14 14\r\nkarinjos@planet.nl"},{"img":8569,"naam":"Marc Hermans","onderzin":"Walking and Cycling Guide to the Roman Villa Landscape of South Limburg\r\nT +31 (0)6 54 72 50 01\r\nmarc.hermans@planet.nl"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"afbeelding_of_slideshow","afbeeldingen":[7015,7024,7009,7021,8206,7486,10405,6331,6304,7291]}],"content_2":"<h3>Friends who preceded you<\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.maastricht-marketing.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maastricht Marketing<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.historischgoud.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Historisch Goud<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vvvzuidlimburg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit Zuid-Limburg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ivn.nl\/provincie\/limburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IVN<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.natuurmonumenten.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natuurmonumenten<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iba-parkstad.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IBA Parkstad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/heerlenmijnstad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heerlen Mijn Stad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.katakomben.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Museum Romeinse Katakomben<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.villadeproosdij.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Villa de Proosdij<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kunradersteengroeve.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kunradersteengroeve<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thermenmuseum.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thermenmuseum<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heerdeberg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heerdeberg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.derlon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derlon Hotel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oostwegelcollection.nl\/chateau-st-gerlach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ch\u00e2teau St. Gerlach<\/a>, Ontmoet Anna, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wijngaardraarberg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stadswijnerij en Wijngaard Raarberg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WoW-wandelgroep-398430600334044\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WoW wandelgroep<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devondst.nl\/\">De Vondst centrum voor archeologie in Limburg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gillishof.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gillishof<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsam-meerssen.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SamSam Meerssen<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bisschopsmolen.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De Bisschopsmolen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/detwee.gezusters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">De Twee Gezusters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nederlandsmijnmuseum.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nederlands Mijnmuseum<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uitspanningdenachtegaal.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uitspanning de Nachtegaal<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bakkerijdreessen.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bakkerij Ivo Dreessen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vialinearecta.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stichting Linea Recta<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caminovastgoed.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Camino Vastgoed<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scholtissenhof.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholtissenhof<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fromberg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wijngoed Fromberg<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindetours.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lindetours<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhmmeerssen.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erfgoedhuis Meerssen<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/kfproductions.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KF Inheritage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rabobank.nl\/particulieren\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rabobank<\/a>, Rothemermolen,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deproosdijmeerssen.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tapperij-Eterij De Proosdij<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dewijngaardsberg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domein De Wijngaardsberg<\/a>, WijLimburg, <a href=\"https:\/\/dearhunter.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dear Hunter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.engcompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The ENG Company<\/a>, Beerkompanie, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zuyd.nl\/studeren\/studieoverzicht\/facility-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculteit Hotel en Facility Management<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gasterijkoningswinkelhof.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gasterij Koningswinkelhof<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rolduc.com\/nl\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abdij Rolduc<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bakkerij-aroma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bakkerij Aroma<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.heemkundelandgraaf.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heemkundevereniging Landgraaf<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/devarkenshoederij.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kuusj Mechelen<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.natrans.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natuurtransferium<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cavefelem2010\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cavefelem<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simplevei.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simplevei<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aowekino\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D'r Aowe Kino<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.janvaneyck.nl\/nieuws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jan Van Eyck<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/drukkunstmuseum.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drukkunstmuseum<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.centreceramique.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centre C\u00e9ramique<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/vullingsdemoor.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vullings de Moor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaeshartelt.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kasteelborgharen.nl\/\">Kasteel Borgharen<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bblemmens.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bouwbedrijf Lemmens<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adriaandesmaakmaker.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adriaan de Smaakmaker<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citygoose.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CityGoose<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.openluchttheater-valkenburg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flamma Openluchttheater<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.galloromeinsmuseum.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gallo-Romeins Museum<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lgog.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LGOG<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikl-limburg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IKL<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staatsbosbeheer.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staatsbosbeheer<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.raap.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RAAP<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bureauverbeek.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bureau Verbeek<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dehagendoorn.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;B De Hagendoorn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/brommelshofke.nl\/\">B&amp;B `t Brommelsh\u00f6fke,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naarbuitengoed.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buitengoed Geul en Maas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sprinthills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sprinthills<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nkv.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nederlands Klassiek Verbond<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/acht.design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bureau Acht<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kohltekst.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kohl Tekst<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100064362924861\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Land-Art Maastricht<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/hklimburg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Huis voor de Kunsten<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumvalkenburg.nl\/\">Museum Valkenburg<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.boermans.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boermans Evenementen<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hclt.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heusschen Copier<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/restaura.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restaura<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rlkm.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regionaal Landschap Kempen en Maasland<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.habenu-vandekreeke.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Habenu-van de Kreeke<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wilmaspuurnatuurbeleving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wilma's Puur Natuurbeleving<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.studiozeven.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studio Zeven<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tongeren.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stad Tongeren<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaallandschapzuidlimburg.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nationaal Landschap Zuid-Limburg,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnysouthup.nl\/\">Sunny South Up<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaeshartelt.nl\/\">Buitenplaats Vaeshartelt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villakanjel.nl\/about\/\">Villa Kanjel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hetgroenelevenspad.nl\/waarom-het-groene-levenspad\">Het Groene Levenspad<\/a>."},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/over\/12875","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/over"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/over"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viabelgica.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}