Basilica of Our Lady
A Romanesque basilica with an atmospheric candlelit chapel housing a medieval statue of Our Lady, Star of the Sea. Free entry to the church, with only the treasury requiring a small fee.
Square in Maastricht
Vrijthof
Maastricht’s grand main square flanked by two churches, cafes, and the Theatre aan het Vrijthof. Free to enjoy and particularly lively during the twice-yearly market events.
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Before you go
- Address
- Vrijthof, 6211 LD Maastricht
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Bookshop Dominicanen
A 13th-century Dominican church converted into what is regularly voted the world's most beautiful bookshop. Free to enter and browse, with a cafe inside the former choir area.
Sint Pietersberg Caves
A vast network of over 20,000 passages carved out by centuries of marl mining beneath the hills south of Maastricht. Guided tours are affordable and reveal wartime hiding places, ancient graffiti, and underground chapels.
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