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 Churches at Vrijthof by sabsiLeave a Comment Directions: Vriijthof, right in the city centre
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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.
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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. Leave a Comment Address: VrijthofDirections: Old citycentre at the westbank of the river Maas.
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 by Yosemite_44
In summer, the bars and terraces are extremely crowded and people enjoy the sun lying on the square. The basiliques are also a popular sight for tourists.
In winter, an ice-skate track provides a nice opportunity to enjoy this place. Leave a Comment
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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". Leave a Comment
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 Maastricht: Vrijthof by OlafS
The picture is an old one. At the time of my most recent visit the square was one big hole in the ground. Leave a Comment
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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. Leave a Comment Address: VrijthofDirections: old town
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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. Leave a Comment Address: Vrijthof
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 CHURCHES by gkitzmilLeave a Comment Address: VrijthofDirections: You can't miss this
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