Genk, located in the Belgium province of Limburg, became a centre of industrial development after large amounts of coal were detected nearby.
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The coalmines have since closed down, but some of the old structures and buildings can still be visited, among them the Winterslag mine building. Nearby is the open-air museum Bkrijk, which has reconstructed 19th century buildings from the Flanders region, a fine Arboretum and live shows with actors.
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