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Do & See

No matter what you do, in Maastricht culture is always an experience. You are submerged in a blend of shapes and styles, colours and fragrances. The past and the present are intertwined in the countless imposing monuments and modern architecture. Its cultural palette gives Maastricht a unique character - mysterious and provocative with its underground cultural treasures and characteristic towers, and dynamic and extroverted with its lively festivals, expositions, and breathtaking performances. Whatever your taste, Maastricht is guaranteed to tickle your senses.

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Go for a walk with a guide

Memorable stories, exciting anecdotes and interesting trivia you might never have been able to uncover yourself. Why not discover the real Maastricht? Experience the tales of the city with a local guide who would be happy to show you our true highlights. Don’t miss the chance to take a walking tour of the city …

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Maastricht from the water

A boat trip is a great way to discover and experience the city and relax at the same time. You won’t even have to lift a finger… Floating along the Meuse, with the contours of the city as your backdrop, on board with a cup of coffee and a delicious piece of sweet tart... Simply …

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Caves of St Pietersberg

Do you dare go underground? Not afraid of the dark? Go exploring in the caves below the St. Pietersberg hill. No light, no sound, no smell, no radiation, no pollution, no mobile phone signal, no idea of time…Over the centuries, the mining of marl in the caves has created a labyrinth of more than …

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Fort Sint Pieter

Step back in time and experience history on a tour of Fort St. Pieter. Your enthusiastic guide will take you to the well, the embrasures, and the cannon gallery while entertaining you with wonderful stories, anecdotes, and facts. The tour ends atop the Fort with a spectacular view of the city, the Meuse, and …

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City Hall

Heirloom of Maastricht. Built from 1659-1664 by the architect Pieter Post; the tower dates from 1684 and houses a carillon with 49 bells that is still played …

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St Servaasbasiliek

Transition from authentic to urban. That lingering moment when you stop here and decide whether you will or won’t go in to view the St. Servaas …

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Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek

Light a candle and enjoy a meditative moment. If you’re there at the right moment, you’ll also experience the …

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Kazematten

Between 1575 and 1825, a network of underground passageways or mine galleries was created on the western side of Maastricht. In times of siege, these tunnels were used to surprise the enemy from underground. During the Second World War, the people of Maastricht spent many anxious hours here sheltering from the bombardments. Visit the …

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Bonnefanten Museum

Old Masters & Modern Art. This iconic building, designed by Italian architect Aldo Rossi, is home to an always exciting programme of temporary exhibits, museum tours, lectures, and children’s activities. The Bonnefanten Museum is also the place to find unusual art gifts (online too!), and to have lunch, at the famous Museumcafé …

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Natuurhistorisch Museum

A trip through time. Everything about the wild animals of the Limburg landscape, from the Mosasaurus that lived here in the Cretaceous sea to the fish you’ll find living in Limburg’s streams today and the bees in the beehive. The story of how humans and nature interact. Plus: exhibits, garden, and …

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Marres

Contemporary art, lovely garden, southern charm and exquisite Mediterranean / Arabic cuisine (Marres …

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Bureau Europa

Architecture forum. Exhibitions and other activities in the field of architecture and design, with a social/sociological …

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Brewery De Keyzer NA Bosch

Steam Brewery De Keyzer, a craft brewery with equipment dating from 1900-1929, still operating in a building of industrial and archaeological significance. If you book ahead, you can get great tours here. And enjoy a real old-fashioned beer …

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Thiessen Wijnkoopers

Oldest wine merchant in the Netherlands Beautiful rooms, spectacular cellars, and their own vineyard at the back. Tastings and tours on Saturdays and …

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