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The Sphinx quarter

  • Industrial and cutting edge

    ‘This is where the cultural, creative, and enterprising Sphinx quarter will take shape.’ This is the ambition for the plans for the development of the Sphinx area.

    Maastricht Sphinxkwartier

After the completion of the Muziekgieterij music venue in the former Timmerfabriek and the Brandweerkantine, you could say that the district's abandoned buildings and former factories are being used innovatively for creative entrepreneurs and cutting-edge projects. And don't forget the new Lumière Cinema overlooking 't Bassin, the romantic harbour. 

Want to discover this truly unique and constantly evolving Maastricht district? Then the walk through the Sphinx Quarter is for you. The route takes you to all the spots that help define today's Sphinx Quarter. 

Events in the Sphinx quarter

  • Closet Sale

    Closet Sale

    Sunday 19 May

    Good news: there's another Closet Sale coming up! Set against the vibrant backdrop of The Social Hub...

Lumière Cinema

Since September 2016, the Lumière cinema has been housed in a beautiful new building in the Sphinx quarter. This national monument was built in 1910 and functioned as a power plant for the manufacturing industry in the Sphinx quarter. The original atmosphere of the power plant – now serving as a restaurant and café – has been preserved through the use of original materials and objects. Showing more than 300 films a year, there is plenty to choose from. 

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Maastricht Sphinxkwartier Cinema Lumière

The Sphinx Quarter: where industry and the good life converge

In Maastricht’s Sphinx Quarter industry, culture, and gastronomic enjoyment go hand in hand. Let a local tell you all about it.

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Discover the other districts

The districts of Maastricht

City centre
Wyck
Jekerkwartier
Sint Pieter
Céramique
Stokstraatkwartier

Maastricht is a city where old and new come together, with famous as well as many hidden places. Here is a list of our favourites. Discover which district is your favourite.

Binnenstad

Better known as the historic centre of Maastricht, this shopping paradise is surrounded by the most beautiful squares: Onze Lieve Vrouweplein, Markt, and Vrijthof.

Binnenstad

Wyck

A warm welcome as you step off the train: the Wyck District. Local entrepreneurs, fine dining, and the best views of the Meuse. The bridges separate Wyck from the city centre.

Wyck

Jekerkwartier

Here you can soak up Maastricht's French vibes. This special part of the city centre is named after the tranquil Jeker river that flows through it.

Jekerkwartier

Sint Pieter

Walk from the centre via Stadspark through Sint Pieter and discover this beautiful residential area overlooked by the majestic St. Pietersberg hill.

Sint Pieter

Céramique

The cutting-edge area of Maastricht, this district is an architectural gem, with a vast square, city library, and fine coffee shops.

Céramique

Stokstraatkwartier

A chic area of Maastricht: exclusive clothes shops, hidden places, and romantic squares such as Op de Thermen.

Stokstraatkwartier

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