Repurposing and modern architecture

After Maastricht's heyday as an industrial city, many factory buildings became vacant. These industrial buildings have mostly been given modern repurposings. You will also find many churches in the city that were no longer used for their religious function and were therefore repurposed.

In Maastricht, you will find dozens of churches and monasteries that lost their religious function and now have a new use. One unmissable example is Boekhandel Dominicanen, known as one of the finest bookstores in the world. Two hundred years ago, the Dominican Church hosted its last mass. Since then, it has had several functions. In 2006, the church was completely restored, including the original wall paintings from the 14th century. The Kruisherenhotel is another fine example of redevelopment. This monastery building of the Crusaders dates from the 15th century. It now houses a luxury design hotel.

Boekhandel Dominicanen

A stroll through the Dominican Church is an experience in itself, and people don't call it the most beautiful bookstore in the world for nothing! More info on Boekhandel Dominicanen

Boekhandel Dominicanen
Kruisherenklooster

The Kruisherenklooster was one of the 22 monasteries located within Maastricht's city walls in the Middle Ages. More info on Kruisherenklooster

Kruisherenklooster

Industrial heritage

The industrialisation of the Netherlands once began in the Sphinx Quarter. Today, most of the buildings have been given new contemporary and creative uses. In the old timber factory, you will find the Muziekgieterij, Lumière film house and Bureau Europa. On the other side, in the striking Eiffel building, you will find The Social Hub, Bold Rooftopbar and Pathé Cinema, among others. Also don't forget Loods 5, a beautiful home furnishing shop in an industrial setting that will make your eyes pop.

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Modern architecture

Are you a lover of modern architecture? Then there are several places in Maastricht where you can indulge your passion. The Céramique district, for example, is bursting with innovative architecture by top European architects. Master builder Jo Coenen drew the master plan and collaborated with top European architects Luigi Snozzi, Cruz y Ortiz, Alvaro Siza, Mario Botta, Aldo Rossi. The eye-catchers are Centre Céramique and the Bonnefanten. You will also find former factory halls of pottery factory Céramique that have a new use, such as the Bordenhal and Wiebenga Hall.

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Centre Céramique

On the border of Wyck and Céramique, Centre Céramique is located at Plein 1992. There is always something going on! More info on Centre Céramique

Centre Céramique
Bonnefanten

Old masters find their place together with modern and contemporary art in the iconic Aldo Rossi-designed building. More info on Bonnefanten

Bonnefanten
Mosae Forum

An extraordinary shopping centre in the heart of Maastricht. Mosae Forum is a largely covered shopping centre in the heart of the historic city centre. An especially convenient feature of this shopping centre is its large underground car park. More about Mosae Forum

Mosae Forum