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Maastricht (/ ˈ m ɑː s t r ɪ x t / MAH ... In recent years the Maastricht dialect has been in decline (see dialect levelling) and a language switch to Standard ...
The decline of the Maastricht pilgrimage in the 16th century was a result of the Protestant Reformation, as well as the ensuing wars of religion and outbreaks of the plague. This affected Maastricht as much as many other places in north-western Europe. [11] The 1489 and 1552 pilgrimages were cancelled due to threat of war.
The Caves of Maastricht, also known as the caves of Mount Saint Peter [1] or the Maastricht Underground, are a collection of limestone quarries in Maastricht, the Netherlands, the origins of which date back to the 13th century.
The Crosier Monastery or Monastery of the Crutched Friars (Dutch: Kruisherenklooster) is a former monastery of the Order of the Holy Cross in Maastricht, Netherlands.The well-preserved convent buildings house a five-star hotel, the Kruisherenhotel.
Maastricht Natural History Museum (Dutch: Natuurhistorisch Museum Maastricht) is a museum of natural history in Maastricht, Netherlands.The museum is located in a former monastery called Grauwzustersklooster (English: Monastery of the Grey Sisters) in the historic district Jekerkwartier in the centre of Maastricht.
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.