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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 .
The Basilica of Saint Servatius (Dutch: Sint-Servaasbasiliek) is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Servatius, in the center of Maastricht, Netherlands.The architecturally hybrid but mainly Romanesque church is situated next to the Gothic Church of Saint John, backing onto the town's main square, Vrijthof.
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).
At these occasions, the main relics were shown to the pilgrims gathered in Vrijthof square from the dwarf gallery. [1] In 1579, the church treasure suffered badly during the Sack of Maastricht by the Spanish troops led by the Duke of Parma. In 1634, under the threat of war, the treasure was brought to Liège, where it remained for twenty years.
In 1877–1885 Pierre Cuypers led major restoration that including the tower roof, and in 1909–1912 by the architect Willem Sprenger who bricked up the Vrijthof gate, and restored the baptister. In 1967 and finally in the period 1981–1985, the church was restored again under the direction of Waalko Dingemans.
A previous bust dating back to around 1400 was shown from the dwarf gallery to pilgrims in Vrijthof square. It was largely destroyed during the Siege of 1579. The new bust was commissioned by the besieger, Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, whose coat of arms is on the pedestal. The silver-coated and partly gilded bust is a major artistic work ...
The Vrijthof with the Basilica of Saint Servatius (Sint-Servaasbasiliek) ... View of the Vrijthof square, with the Maastrichtian perron in the foreground.
English: Vrijthof square in Maastricht, Netherlands, on the day of the liberation from the German occupation. Local scouts are taken for a ride in a US army jeep. Photo collection of RHCL Maastricht, ref. nr. 31537.