Saint Peter's
Discover Saint Peter's
The Sint Pieter district has long been Maastricht's green lung. This former village with its cosy village centre is surrounded by vast meadows, nature reserves and a piece of history in the form of a historic fortress. Enjoy the hills for which South Limburg is famous and the most beautiful sights in the greenery.
ENCI quarry: the most beautiful view
One of Sint Pieter's most beautiful views can be found in the ENCI quarry. Venture into this special area and feast your eyes on the viewing platform on Luikerweg. From here, it is possible to descend into the quarry. The path then goes through an old section of the corridor system and continues its way through the chalk grasslands and the pond to the other side of the quarry.
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Fort Saint Peter
Daniëll Wolff baron van Dopff, that name will mean nothing to many people. This is the man who built Fort Sint Pieter in the early 18th century to protect Maastricht from enemy attacks. Today, the fortress looks almost as it did 300 years ago, although it now serves mainly as a tourist attraction. Take a guided tour with one of our guides and add some culture to your green city moment.
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Must-sees in Saint Peter's
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View platform ENCI quarry
View platform ENCI quarry
From the viewing platform you look into the ENCI quarry and see the lakes with the deep azure colour, which is due to the reflection of the blue luc...
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Sint-Pietersberg (Saint Peter's Mountain) nature reserve (Natuurmonumenten)
Sint-Pietersberg (Saint Peter's Mountain) nature reserve (Natuurmonumenten)
You will experience peace, relaxation and enjoying nature together while visiting this special place, just a stone's throw from the city centre.
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Lichtenberg ruins
Lichtenberg ruins
Ruined Lichtenberg is undoubtedly the oldest castle remnant in the Netherlands with foundations dating back to the 10th century.
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Fort Saint Peter Caponnière
Fort Saint Peter Caponnière
Fort Saint Peter safeguards a special Caponnière with a unique exhibition about the caves and the fort.
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ENCI quarry
ENCI quarry
The ENCI quarry is a wonderful place to walk and enjoy all the beautiful plants and animals the area has to offer.
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The Vault
The Vault
This concrete bunker, located deep in St Peter's Mountain, was built and furnished at the beginning of WWII.
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Jekerdal
Jekerdal
The Jeker valley is home to a lot of special nature, including the vineyards of the Apostelhoeve and Nekummerhoeve.
Cosy hotspots
Besides natural beauty, Sint Pieter also has a variety of fun hotspots to offer. For example, have a cup of coffee at Pleur, settle down at the colourful Bar-Restaurant Villeneuve for dinner, enjoy a snack and drink with extraordinary views at Buitengoed Slavante or do your shopping at the local shops in Sint Pieter.
Also discover - the other districts
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The city centre
The city centre
In the city centre, you will find the major shopping streets and famous highlights such as the Vrijthof Square and the Town Hall.
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Sphinx Quarter
Sphinx Quarter
This district has been revamped from an industrial area to a vibrant place full of innovations and hotspots.
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Jekerkwartier
Jekerkwartier
In the Jeker Quarter, you imagine yourself in France, but this is really Maastricht.
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Stokstraat Quarter
Stokstraat Quarter
This district is known for its luxury boutiques and small cafés.
