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The Velvet Cave probably originated in the eleventh or twelfth century. As a result of the marl extraction by the block crushers, an extensive labyrinth of corridors was created. The marl was used as a building block for the construction of, among other things, the Castle of Valkenburg (the castle ruins) with which the cave is connected. In the period of chivalry, the lords of the castle looked for a secret exit here. These 'escape corridors' were only rediscovered in 1937.

The Velvet Cave is home to many secrets, impressive wall paintings, inscriptions, sculptures and a romantic chapel dating from the French era (eighteenth century). During the revolution, the church was no longer allowed to be used, so a chapel was made in the cave. The pastor held mass here every Sunday and also used the chapel for baptisms. Since marlstone does not retain water, people had to bring their own water.

During the Second World War, the cave served as a shelter. During the liberation of Valkenburg in September 1944, heavy fighting took place. About 400 people took shelter from this violence in the cave until they were liberated by the Allies on September 17, after six days and six nights. After this, the cave served for a while as a field hospital and resting point for (American) soldiers. The influence of this can still be clearly seen in the cave.
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