Vrijthof, Maastricht

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Militaire hoofdwacht
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The Militaire Hoofdwacht or militairy guardhouse at the west side of the Vrijthof was built in 1738, replacing the old building from 1642. In former days this was the place where the keys of the gates of the city were kept.

The Military Hoofdwacht was the central building of the fortifications of Maastricht, where the guarding of most important military objects was arranged. In this building the Garrison Commander, the Military council, rooms of the Officers and soldiers of the guard were settled.

Until 1995 it was the seat of the Regional Military Commander South/ Garrison Commander Maastricht. Nowadays it is the seat of the Commander of the "Regiment Limburgse Jagers".

Updated Apr 4, 2011

Address: Vrijthof 25, 6211 LE Maastricht

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Spaans Gouvernement
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On the south side of Vrijthof you can see the nice palace of the Spanish government (Spaans Gouvernement, in Dutch). It belonged to the dukes of Brabant from the thirteenth century and restored in the 15th century. Now it is a historical museum with very interesting furniture, paintings, ceramics and much more from the 17th and 18th century.

Updated Jul 20, 2009

Address: Vrijthof

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Vrijthof is the best-known and most important square in the city. The many trees in the square give you the place where to relax during the summer season and it is very popular among the inhabitants. Along its sides there are ancient houses which nowadays are shops and restaurants.
The two important monuments you can see in the square are Sint Servaas basiliek and Sint Janskerk with their fantastic apses.

Written Jul 20, 2009

Address: Vrijthof

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The Vrijthof is the main plein (square) in Maastricht's city center. The Vrijthof's main attractions are the Basiliek Sint Servaas (St. Servaas Basilica) and the Sint Jan Kerk (St. Jan Church). Along the plein, there are also numerous sidewalk cafés and pubs. It is a wonderful place to sit and people-watch.

Written Jun 14, 2008

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The Vrijthof is the city's main sqaure. In the old days, there used to be a churchyard at this place, so that is why it is called "Vrijthof." This townsqaure is doninated by two monumental churches, the Sint Servaas and the Sint Jan, with it's striking red colored tower. There are many cosy pubs and pavement-café', a theater and a museum. Whenever the Maastricht people have something to celebrate - and that often happens - they do this on the Vrijthof.

Updated Jun 6, 2007

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Vrijthof Square
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The Vrijthof is the main square in the old citycentre and one of the liveliest squares in Maastricht.
At the westside of the square are the St Servaas Church, the St Jans Church and the Military Guardhouse. At the east side are many bars and restaurants with lovely terraces. At the northside is the theater and at the southside the Spaans Gouvernement, a museum.

In the former days, the Vrijthof was a churchyard, that's why it is called "Vrijthof." Nowadays there are many festivities at the Vrijthof. I saw for example open-air concerts, streetstalls and the announcement of the Preuvenemint, a gastronimic event in the end of August.

Updated Nov 4, 2005

Address: Vrijthof

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Spaans Gouvernement
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The Spanish Government Museum is located in the 16th century Spanish Government House, built as a chapter house. Originally this building was one of the oldest houses of Maastricht dating back to the 14th century. The Renaissance arcade in the courtyard has carved medallions with portraits of Charles V, Isabelle of Portugal and the young Philip II. They all stayed in the Spanish Government House.

The museum contains period rooms with furniture, silver, porcelain and pottery, glassware and paintings from mainly the 17th and 18th century . Two of the rooms have been decorated in the mid-18th century Liège-Maastricht Régence Style.

Opening hours:
Wednesdays to Sundays, 1p.m. - 5 p.m.

Entrance fee: adults: € 2.50, children up to 16 years: free of charge
admission during exhibitions: adults: € 3.50

Updated Nov 3, 2005

Address: Vrijthof 18, 6211 LD Maastricht

Phone: +31 43-3211327

Website: www.museumspaansgouvernement.nl

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Or relax at the Vrijthof
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Another great square to relax is the Vrijthof. On the Vrijthof you will find the St Servaes Basilica, dedicated to the first bishop of Maastricht. But the Vrijthof is even more famous for its bars. The picture shows a group at a VT meeting enjoying the irish pub and its beers.

Written Sep 25, 2005

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PREUVENEMINT: 4 Culinary days in August
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Each year at the end of August the Vrijthof square is transformed into a big open air bar/restaurant with some 40 stands.
Additional there are bands performing.
The event has its own money: preuvenelappen. The profits are for charity

Updated Sep 2, 2005

Address: Vrijthof - Maastricht

Website: http://www.preuvenemint.nl

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Churches at Vrijthof

At Vrijthof - one of the main squares of Maastricht - you will not only find many bars and restaurants with outdoor seating and a thrilling nighlife but also nice views of two of Maastricht's 3 chuches - Sint Servaasbasiliek and St. Jan Church.

Updated Aug 17, 2003

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