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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‘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 museumThis beautiful 13th century Gothic church contains an exceptional pulpit (1780), grave slabs and wall...
This beautiful 13th century Gothic church contains an exceptional pulpit (1780), grave slabs and wall paintings (1400) with Christian symbols, and a 70 m tall tower.
Show detailsvan Sint Jans churchBetween 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 CasematesSince 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 bookshopThe 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 AcademieAfter 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 quarryYou 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 PieterAt the Blanche Dael roastery, located in the Sphinxkwartier, the fire is burning. Quite literally.
At the Blanche Dael roastery, located in the Sphinxkwartier, the fire is burning. Quite literally.
Show detailsvan Blanche Dael RoasteryThis is the oldest bridge in the Netherlands that is still standing; however, Maastricht once had a bridge...
This is the oldest bridge in the Netherlands that is still standing; however, Maastricht once had a bridge that was built even before 1289 AD.
Show detailsvan St Servatius Bridge (Sint Servaasbrug)Located 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)The spot where the Basilica of Our Lady now stands was the site of a small church as early as the fifth...
The spot where the Basilica of Our Lady now stands was the site of a small church as early as the fifth century AD. This was probably the oldest Christian church in the Netherlands and may have been built on top of the remains of a Roman temple.
Show detailsvan Basilica of Our LadyThe Hoge Brug (in Maastricht dialect: Hoeg Brögk) is a bridge for cyclists and pedestrians that spans...
The Hoge Brug (in Maastricht dialect: Hoeg Brögk) is a bridge for cyclists and pedestrians that spans the Meuse in Maastricht.
Show detailsvan Hoge Brug bridgeThe former provincial government building of Limburg, located in the historic centre of Maastricht.
The former provincial government building of Limburg, located in the historic centre of Maastricht.
Show detailsvan Old GovernementThe 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 HallThe five hundred year old late gothic Cellebroederschapel, formerly part of a much larger monastery,...
The five hundred year old late gothic Cellebroederschapel, formerly part of a much larger monastery, is a hidden gem in the center of Maastricht showing a unique vault with the original medieval paintings, beautiful chandeliers and a monumental organ.
Show detailsvan CellebroederskapelBat’ 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.
Show detailsvan Het BatThe statue of d'Artagnan.
The statue of d'Artagnan.
Show detailsvan Monument to d’ArtagnanCommissioned 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 WisdomArthur 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 horsebackVALKENBURG 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 Valkenburg