Più votati Attrazioni in Maastricht

Basilica of Saint Servatius is located in the city of Maastricht and is one of city's major attractions. Although it's architecture draws inspiration from several styles, it mainly features Romanesque architecture. It is listed as a Rijksmonument, a national heritage of The Netherlands. The church's present structure is the fourth building that was built on this site. Saint Servatius' grave is located in the crypt of the church. The Church owns several religious relics prominent among them is Saint Servatius' bust and his belongings.

Basilica of Our Lady is located in the city of Maastricht and is one of the city's most visited churches. It is a church built in the Romanesque style architecture and is also known as Star of the Sea by the locals. The church houses a large number of relics and is quite popular because of the wooden statue of Our Lady which is considered sacred. The Church treasury also consists of other devotional and religious articles. It is listed as a Rijksmonument.

Maastricht has a labyrinth of underground caves that were mined until the 13th century. These 321.8-kilometers (200 miles) long limestone mines have about 23,000 passageways. During World War II these caves were used to hide priceless paintings, artifacts and military weaponry. These caves were also to be used as shelter for 6,000 people during World War II, for which a radio station, toilets, two bakeries, two water treatment plants and a chapel were built.

Situated in the city center, Het Vrijthof is a an iconic square where several major events take place throughout the year. The famous Theater aan Het Vrijthof is located close by and is the perfect place to watch an entertaining performance. Vrijthof is surrounded by few pubs and cafes on one side and Sint Servaas Basiliek on the other. If you want to take in the culture and feel the pulse of the city, a visit to Vrijthof will reap rewards.

In the 18th century, Fort Sint Pieter was built on the hill named Sint-Pietersberg, to defend the city of Maastricht. This pentagonal fort is known to connect a labyrinth of tunnels and passages underground, making it impossible for enemies to infiltrate. These famous underground caves of the city, were originally used to mine limestone. Once you get to the top of the fortress, you will be rewarded with a 360-degree panoramic view of the city.

Sample freshly baked bread, sumptuous pies and delicious cakes at Bisschopsmolen. The bakers take great pride in their craft, offering a delectable selection of baked goods, prepared using traditional methods, natural ingredients and flour milled by its historic namesake - the Bisschopsmolen or Bishop's Mill. Stop by to sample the delicious goodies on offer, and pay a visit to the historic mill. Restored to working order by Frank van Eerd in 2004, the mill has come to be a local landmark and attracts visitors from all around. There is also a taproom, where you can treat yourself to a breakfast or lunch of fresh bread, pastries and cake from the bakeshop, alongside coffee, tea and fresh juice.