Location: Maastricht

Limburg Province, The Netherlands

Country: Netherlands

Province: Limburg

Settled: ≈ 50 BC

City rights: 1204

Boroughs: 5 districts Centrum (Binnenstad, Jekerkwartier, Kommelkwartier, Statenkwartier, Boschstraatkwartier, Sint Maartenspoort, Wyck-Céramique) Noordoost (Beatrixhaven, Borgharen, Itteren, Meerssenhoven, Wyckerpoort, Wittevrouwenveld, Nazareth, Limmel, Amby) Zuidoost (Randwyck, Heugem, Heugemerveld, Scharn, Heer, De Heeg, Vroendaal) Zuidwest (Villapark, Jekerdal, Biesland, Campagne, Wolder, Sint Pieter) Noordwest (Brusselsepoort, Mariaberg, Belfort, Pottenberg, Malpertuis, Caberg, Malberg, Dousberg-Hazendans, Daalhof, Boschpoort, Bosscherveld, Frontenkwartier, Belvédère, Lanakerveld)

Government

• Body: Municipal council

• Mayor: Annemarie Penn-te Strake (independent)

Area

• Municipality: 60.03 km (23.18 sq mi)

• Land: 56.81 km (21.93 sq mi)

• Water: 3.22 km (1.24 sq mi)

Elevation: 49 m (161 ft)

Population (Municipality, August 2017; Urban and Metro, May 2014)

• Municipality: 121,501

• Density: 2,139/km (5,540/sq mi)

• Urban: 277,721

• Metro: ≈ 3,500,000

Demonym(s): (Dutch) Maastrichtenaar; (Limb.) Mestreechteneer or "Sjeng" (nickname)

Time zone: CET (UTC+1)

• Summer (DST): CEST (UTC+2)

Postcode: 6200–6229

Area code: 043

Website: www.maastricht.nl

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What to do and see in Maastricht, Limburg Province: The Best Specialty Museums

August 19, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Touching Belgium on its west and just a few miles from Germany to the east, Maastricht is the capital of Holland’s southernmost region, Limburg. A town rich in history and culture, Maastricht boasts two wonderful town squares: Vrijthof, with Sint-Servaas Church, Sint-Jan's Cathedral and many bars, cafes and restaurants; and Markt, home to the town hall and, on Wednesday and Friday mornings, a fantastic vendor market. The city’s Vestigingswerken, or old town fortifications, are another big draw.
Restaurants in Maastricht

1. Derlon Museum Cellar

Onze Lieve Vrouweplein 6, 6211 HD Maastricht The Netherlands http://www.derlon.com

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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Reviewed By SuperCubs - The Netherlands, null

We heard about Roman ruins in Maastricht and began researching the history of the city. It's recommended you do the same before visiting. The Romans chose to build a road through Maastricht to Cologne and a fortress and temple along the West side of the river. The Derlon cellar includes sections of the road, an old well, artifacts found from the site, including parts of a statue. The site extends under more buildings in the neighborhood, this is the only spot we know if that you can see some of the original and reconstructions. The Derlon owner decided to preserve this site. You can visit for free on Sundays, 1200-1600. Other times you can make a reservation to eat with history.

2. Regionaal Historisch Centrum Limburg Maastricht

Sint Pieterstraat 7, 6211 JM Maastricht The Netherlands +31 43 328 5500 http://www.rhcl.nl

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4.5 based on 10 reviews

3. Sphinxpassage

Boschstraat 23B, 6211 AS Maastricht The Netherlands http://www.belvedere-maastricht.nl/opening-sphinxpassage/

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4.5 based on 20 reviews

Reviewed By Nijntje1973 - London, United Kingdom

It's a very nice passage to walk along and understand a bit of Maastricht's history. Very pleasant and a lot to read and look at.

4. Museum of Illusions

Mosae Forum 12-18, 6211 DS Maastricht The Netherlands +31 43 205 7184 [email protected] http://maastricht.museumofillusions.nl/

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4.5 based on 15 reviews

5. Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof

Vrijthof 18, 6211 LD Maastricht The Netherlands +31 43 321 1327 [email protected] http://www.fotomuseumaanhetvrijthof.nl

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4.0 based on 208 reviews

6. Drukkunstmuseum

Jodenstraat 22, 6211 ER Maastricht The Netherlands +31 43 321 6376 http://drukkunstmuseum.wordpress.com/

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4.0 based on 8 reviews

7. Dutch Architecture Institute / Bureau Europe (NAiM)

Boschstraat 9, 6211 AS Maastricht The Netherlands +31 43 350 3020 http://www.bureau-europa.nl/nl/info/information

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3.5 based on 2 reviews

8. Museum N More

Grote Gracht 74, 6211 SZ Maastricht The Netherlands +31 43 321 4896 [email protected] http://www.museummaastricht.nl/

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Location: Maastricht

Top Things to do in Maastricht

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What to do and see in Maastricht, Limburg Province: The Best Specialty Museums

1. Derlon Museum Cellar

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Reviewed By SuperCubs - The Netherlands, null

2. Regionaal Historisch Centrum Limburg Maastricht

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3. Sphinxpassage

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Reviewed By Nijntje1973 - London, United Kingdom

4. Museum of Illusions

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5. Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof

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6. Drukkunstmuseum

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7. Dutch Architecture Institute / Bureau Europe (NAiM)

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8. Museum N More

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