Basillica of Our Lady by MATIM
The basilica of Our Lady is situated in the middle of the Onze lieve vrouwenplein (Our Lady square), its famous west front flanked by two round stepped towers. With to towering walls and loopholes, the basilica looks more like a fortified castle than a church. The building dates right back to before the year 1000. The nave was built in the 12th century.
This is the oldest church of Maastricht.
The church formed the hub of Liege-governed.
Maastricht before the city?s walls where constructed in 1229. It is well worth having a look inside.
The most remarkable feature is the 12th century Romanesque choir, with its two-tier pillaring. Many of the capitals of the tower tier are decorated with old testament scenes.
