History
1800-1900
Early industrial city
Maastricht was the Netherlands' first true industrial city in the 19th century. Back then, thousands of people worked in the large pottery and glass factories founded by Petrus Regout. Much industrial heritage from that era can still be seen in the Sphinx Quarter.
The Eiffel Building
Many old factory buildings in the Sphinx Quarter have been given hip repurposing. For example, the Eiffel Building, Maastricht's most prominent industrial monument, was in operation as the Royal Sphinx's pottery factory until 2006. Now you'll find the overnight stay spot The Social Hub and the rooftop bar Bold in this building.
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Bold Rooftopbar
Bold Rooftopbar
Come and enjoy breathtaking views, delicious cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere. More info on Bold Rooftopbar
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The Social Hub
The Social Hub
If you think every journey should be inspiring, then you've come to the right place at The Social Hub. Find out more about The Social Hub
The Timmerfabriek
Opposite the Eiffel Building is the national monument De Timmerfabriek. This collection of factory buildings was transformed into a lively hotspot for culture after the departure of Sphinx. Music venue the Muziekgieterij resides in a warehouse and the former power station was converted into the Lumière cinema. In the central hall with its steam and power machines, Lumière's restaurant can be found with a beautiful view over the historic inner harbour the Bassin.
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Timmerfabriek
Timmerfabriek
This factory building was once part of the crystal and pottery factory Royal Sphinx. More info on Timmerfabriek
Petrus Regout
Working conditions in Maastricht factories in the 19th century were not too good. Not only adults, but also children were expected to work extremely hard here. This tainted the name of factory boss Petrus Regout. In 1959, Sphinx seized the 125th anniversary as an opportunity to polish Regout's image. Commissioned by the factory, a thesis was published that, among other things, put Regout forward as a proponent of new social legislation. Sphinx honoured him with a statue at the front of factory building De Eiffel, which still stands today.
Sphinxpassage
Today, you can discover all about Sphinx's corporate history on a 120-metre-long tile platform in a passageway of the Eiffel Building. The thirty thousand tiles are not silent about child labour and long dangerous night shifts, but there is also room for positive stories. Here you can think about the creation of artful tableware such as Boerenbont.
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Sphinxpassage
Sphinxpassage
The Sphinxpassage is a 120-metre-long covered tile passage between the Eiffel Building and Pathé. Almost 30,000 tiles bring Maastricht's Sphinx past to life in words, images and objects. More info on Sphinxpassage
More history
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Middle Ages
Middle Ages
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Religious hotspot
Religious hotspot
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Garizoensstrad
Garizoensstrad
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International university grad
International university grad
