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Vrijthof is a large urban square in the centre of Maastricht, Netherlands. The square developed from an ancient Roman and Frankish cemetery into a semi-private space that belonged to the Collegiate Church of Saint Servatius .
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The Vrijthof with the Basilica of Saint Servatius (Sint-Servaasbasiliek) and Protestant Sint-Janskerk; Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius; Sint Servaasbrug, 13th-century arch-bridge over the Maas; The Stokstraat area (Stokstraatkwartier)
Vrijthof concerts by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra (July/August). Preuvenemint, a large culinary event held on the Vrijthof square (August). Inkom, the traditional opening of the academic year and introduction for new students of Maastricht University (August). Musica Sacra, a festival of religious (classical) music (September).
Through the ages, the presence of the grave of Saint Servatius in the church crypt and the many relics in the church treasury, have drawn large numbers of pilgrims.Starting in the 14th century (but perhaps earlier) a seven-yearly pilgrimage was organized in cooperation with nearby Aachen Cathedral and Kornelimünster Abbey, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the region.
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