added to the religious core of the city, including new commercial areas, hospitals and artisans quarters. The 13th century also saw the building of the medieval defensive wall, several new churches and cloisters, and the beguinage. The city became one of the �bonnes villes� (or principal cities) of the Prince-Bishopric of Li�ge.
From 17th century until contemporary age
In 1677, the city was burned almost entirely by Louis XIV�s troops, a catastrophe from which Tongeren never completely recovered. The rebirth of the city dates from after 1830.
Tongeren is currently the judicial capital of the Limburg province
