Doornroosje

Nijmegen


In eye-catching digs by the train and bus station, this long-running concert venue stages an eclectic program, from electronica and house to indie rock and world music. Buy tickets in advance online.


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1. muZIEum

0.42 MILES

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2. Sint Stevenskerk

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3. Latijnse School

0.46 MILES

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4. De Waagh

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5. Grote Markt

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6. Town Hall

0.54 MILES

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7. Mariënburg Chapel

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8. Honigcomplex

0.63 MILES

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