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Caves of Mount St. Pieter
Quarrying work for
the marl stones for buildings over the years have left thousands of
passages in the rock. Used as shelter during the many sieges endured by
Maastricht through the years, it now offers a unique landmark for
visitors today. The cold temperatures of about 9-10 degrees Celsius here
means that you ought to bring along warm clothing.
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Cruises on the Maas River
A round trip with
views of Mount St. Pieter all the way up to Ternaaien on the Belgian
border.
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Fort St. Pieter
Built on the northern tip of
Mount St. Pieter, this historical fort was built in the early part of
the 18th century. On a clear day, the location offers commanding views
of the city and its surrounding countryside.
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Helpoort
The only city gate remaining in
Maastricht, and the oldest standing in the Netherlands. It was built in
1229 and served as the fortification for the southern front of the
city’s fortifications until a new set of fortifications were built
further out as the city grew.
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Basilica of Our Lady
Oldest Catholic church in
Maastricht, its treasure house holds a collection of religious relics
and tapestries.
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St. Servatius Basilica
The wealthy relics of
St. Servaas form a collection of treasures that is Maastricht’s most
cherished. St. servaas was the first Bishop appointed for the Low
Countries (Netherlands and Belgium).
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