Staten Quarter

Kruisherenklooster in Maastricht

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Discover the Staten Quarter

The Staten Quarter is located in the centre of Maastricht, between the city centre and the Sphinx Quarter. It is a real residential area, but you will also find special monuments, surprising cultural institutions and nice local shops. A nice mix of history, architecture and culture. Worth strolling through, away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

  • Marres entrance outside
  • Kruisherenhotel outside Maastricht

Student hotspot

If you walk through the Staten Quarter during the week, you will come across many students. Not surprisingly, as this part of town is home to several universities and colleges. Like FASOS, with a lush courtyard garden where all kinds of activities are organised for students. You have to know it, otherwise you will walk right past it! On the Memorial Square is the Maastricht Institute of Arts, Maastricht's art academy. Don't skip the square itself either. Here you will find 14 steel columns with photos telling the history of World War II in Maastricht.

Monasteries

The Staten Quarter has an authentic Maastricht atmosphere and is a meeting place for students, locals and visitors. If you like historical architecture, this is the place to be. The Staten Quarter has over 150 national monuments, including a large number of monasteries. Many monasteries have been given a new purpose in recent decades. The largest monastery, the Kruisherenklooster has been transformed into a luxury design hotel. A large number of other monasteries are used as university buildings.

Kruisheren hotel entrance Kruisheren hotel Maastricht Kruisherenhotel Maastricht

Marres, House for - Contemporary Culture

An unmissable gem in the Staten Quarter is Marres, House for Contemporary Culture. This museum is housed in a historic building that was the home of three generations of the Maastricht brewing family Marres in the 20th century. Marres offers changing contemporary art exhibitions, lectures, performances and projects of international standard. Also visit the amazing Marres Kitchen restaurant, which sits next to the museum in the historic house, or escape the crowds in the lush city garden.

  • Marres garden wooden bench
  • Museum Marres in Maastricht
  • Sign in garden at Marres Maastricht

Sint-Lambertuskerk (St. Lambert's Church)

On the edge of the Staten Quarter flaunts the Sint-Lambertuskerk, also called the 'Maastricht Sacré-Cœur' because of its striking towers. You can only admire the church from the outside, as it has been a private residence since 2016.

Saint Lambert church from Frontenpark

Must-sees in the Staten Quarter

  • Kruisherenklooster

    Kruisherenklooster

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

  • Marres, House for Contemporary Culture

    Marres, House for Contemporary Culture

    At Marres House for Contemporary Culture, you will find changing contemporary art exhibitions, lectures, performances and projects by internatio...

  • Sint-Lambertuskerk (St. Lambert's Church)

    Sint-Lambertuskerk (St. Lambert's Church) St Lambertus church Maastricht

    The church was built between 1913 and 1916, Maastricht's first parish church after the Middle Ages and also the first church outside the former city of...

Shopping in the Staten Quarter

Grote Gracht and Brusselsestraat are the main shopping streets in Staten Quarter. You will find several local shops here, as well as nice places for lunch (to-go). A golden tip in the Staten Quarter is Bakkerij Mathieu Hermans. One of the best addresses for a delicious Limburg flan.

Hermans Bakery in Maastricht

Also discover - the other districts

  • The city centre

    The city centre Market Maastricht square town hall minckelers statue

    In the city centre, you will find the major shopping streets and famous highlights such as the Vrijthof Square and the Town Hall.

  • Wyck

    Wyck Rechtstraat Wyck Maastricht street window Riviera Retro

    Wyck, pronounced 'Wiek', is one of Maastricht's most charming districts.

  • Céramique

    Céramique Plein 1992 centre ceramique maastricht

    This modern district is characterised by its unusual architecture.

  • Sphinx Quarter

    Sphinx Quarter Basin in the Sphinx Quarter in Maastricht

    This district has been revamped from an industrial area to a vibrant place full of innovations and hotspots.

  • Jeker Quarter

    Jeker Quarter Koestraat in Maastricht

    In the Jeker Quarter, you imagine yourself in France, but this is really Maastricht.

  • Sint Pieter

    Sint Pieter Glacisweg Sint Pieter in Maastricht

    Be surprised by the beautiful nature in this neighbourhood and enjoy the tranquillity found here.

  • Stokstraat Quarter

    Stokstraat Quarter Stokstraat shops in Maastricht

    This district is known for its luxury boutiques and small cafés.

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