Past and present alternate in architecture, but certainly also in cultural offer. Colourful, traditional and typical Maastricht, but also mysterious, undiscovered, challenging and worldly-minded. From underground cultural treasures and characteristic towers, to lively and vibrant festivals, exhibitions and breathtaking performances.
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Commissioned by Maastricht University’s Art and Heritage Committee, the late Bořek Šípek created ‘Passage...
Commissioned by Maastricht University’s Art and Heritage Committee, the late Bořek Šípek created ‘Passage to Wisdom’, the entrance to the university library on Grote Looiersgracht in the old city centre of Maastricht.
Show detailsvan Passage to WisdomThe Maastricht Store is located in the Dinghuis in Maastricht, a building with a long history.
The Maastricht Store is located in the Dinghuis in Maastricht, a building with a long history.
Show detailsvan Maastricht StoreOn Maastricht's grandest square, you'll find the impressive and monumental Sint Servaasbasiliek (Basilica...
On Maastricht's grandest square, you'll find the impressive and monumental Sint Servaasbasiliek (Basilica of St. Servatius).
Show detailsvan Basilica of St. Servatius and TreasuryLocated in the romantic Jeker quarter, the Bisschopsmolen (Bishop's Mill) water mill is a must-see if...
Located in the romantic Jeker quarter, the Bisschopsmolen (Bishop's Mill) water mill is a must-see if you are visiting Maastricht.
Show detailsvan Bisschopsmolen (Bishop’s Mill)Since the autumn of 2006, you can find the unique Dominicanen bookshop (previously Selexyz Dominicanen...
Since the autumn of 2006, you can find the unique Dominicanen bookshop (previously Selexyz Dominicanen and Polare Maastricht) in the centuries-old Dominicanenkerk (Dominican church) in Maastricht.
Show detailsvan Dominicanen bookshopAs the main market square (Markt) was too small, a number of smaller market squares sprung up in Maastricht....
As the main market square (Markt) was too small, a number of smaller market squares sprung up in Maastricht. Each one specialized in their own products. One such market specialized in buying and selling grain.
Show detailsvan The grain market (Graanmarkt)Between 1575 and 1825, a network of underground passageways or mine galleries was created on the western...
Between 1575 and 1825, a network of underground passageways or mine galleries was created on the western side of Maastricht. During times of siege, these tunnels were used to approach and surprise the enemy from under the ground.
Show detailsvan CasematesThe heart of the city is home to the beautiful Vrijthof square. In the 19th century, Vrijthof square...
The heart of the city is home to the beautiful Vrijthof square. In the 19th century, Vrijthof square was given its current appearance: a paved square surrounded by trees. The wealthy bourgeoisie enjoyed takin strolls in this area.
Show detailsvan Vrijthof squareThe Sphinx passage is a 120-metre-long tiled and covered passageway connecting the Eiffel building with...
The Sphinx passage is a 120-metre-long tiled and covered passageway connecting the Eiffel building with the Pathé cinema.
Show detailsvan The Sphinx passageThe city hall, built over the years 1659-1664 under the guidance of master architect Pieter Post, has...
The city hall, built over the years 1659-1664 under the guidance of master architect Pieter Post, has a tower dating from 1684 and a carillon with 49 bells that is still regularly played.
Show detailsvan The City HallAfter being closed for a long time, the decision was made on 5 October 2017 to reopen the ENCI quarry...
After being closed for a long time, the decision was made on 5 October 2017 to reopen the ENCI quarry to the public.
Show detailsvan ENCI quarryThe station building of Maastricht.
The station building of Maastricht.
Show detailsvan Maastricht’s Train Station BuildingVALKENBURG COAL MINE "THE BLACK GOLD" Discover the world of coal mining in a mysterious “underground”...
VALKENBURG COAL MINE "THE BLACK GOLD" Discover the world of coal mining in a mysterious “underground” environment.
Show detailsvan Coal mine ValkenburgDo you dare go underground? Not afraid of the dark? Go exploring in the caves below St. Pietersberg hill!...
Do you dare go underground? Not afraid of the dark? Go exploring in the caves below St. Pietersberg hill! No light, no sound, no smell, no radiation, no pollution, no mobile phone signal, no notion of time…
Show detailsvan North Caves St. Pieters hillOn the eastern flank of the St. Pietersberg hill (overlooking the Meuse), lies a very special and valuable...
On the eastern flank of the St. Pietersberg hill (overlooking the Meuse), lies a very special and valuable point of interest: the Lichtenberg Castle ruins. It is undoubtedly the oldest castle ruin in the Netherlands...
Show detailsvan Ruïne LichtenbergArthur Spronken’s horse torsos reveal the dynamic of the body.
Arthur Spronken’s horse torsos reveal the dynamic of the body.
Show detailsvan Amazon on horseback‘Schuilen in Maastricht’ (Shelter in Maastricht) is located in one of the galleries of the Kazematten...
‘Schuilen in Maastricht’ (Shelter in Maastricht) is located in one of the galleries of the Kazematten underground bunker complex. This museum is devoted to the shelters created in Maastricht during World War II and the Cold War.
Show detailsvan Air-raid shelter museumYou are sure to enjoy both the view from the fort and the stories told by your guide, mixing history...
You are sure to enjoy both the view from the fort and the stories told by your guide, mixing history with anecdotes and humour. The fort dates from around 1700 and is largely still intact, with parts recently restored.
Show detailsvan Fort Sint PieterVisit a complete traditional brewery located in an industrial monument with a malthouse, brewery, bottling...
Visit a complete traditional brewery located in an industrial monument with a malthouse, brewery, bottling room, family house and tasting rooms. Every visit includes a tasting with two special beer and cheese.
Show detailsvan Brewery BoschThe Jan van Eyck Academie is an international post-academic institute for the visual arts. It is located...
The Jan van Eyck Academie is an international post-academic institute for the visual arts. It is located in a building that dates from the late ‘50s/early ‘60s,
Show detailsvan Jan van Eyck AcademieBat’ used to be an old southern Dutch word for a mooring place or a quay reinforced with wood. As an...
Bat’ used to be an old southern Dutch word for a mooring place or a quay reinforced with wood. As an example, you can still find a location called ‘Quai de la Batte’ in Liège.
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