Very beautiful book shop that is worth visiting. The book store fits very well in the old church and this way the architecture of the church can be appreciated. The book store is big and has several floors with books. There is also a cafe, but it is not worth visiting the cafe given there is excellent pie in places around the bookstore like the famous bisschopmolen bakkery.

Great experience in this historical building, a converted church to bookstore cafe. Atmosphere is very nice to enjoy a coffee next to a selection of thousands of books and even art pieces. People are very polite and helpful. A must see place in Maastricht.

Prettiest book store in Limburg. Upcycled or repurposed medical church. The place has a great ambiance.The building dates back to year 1300. There is also a nice cafe with good coffee and bites from coffee Lovers . Also they host lot Cultural events.

Really cool bookstore/library inside an old Cathedral. The multi levels offers you a close up look at the ceiling and structure of the Portices.

A decent collection of recent English books that will be sold fast. No surprising findings. Nice postcards and stationery. Unfortunately there was no cosy feeling of an independent bookstore because this place kind of lost itself among a tourist attraction, a church, a photo oppotunity and a bookstore.

While studying abroad in Maastricht, this bookstore was one of the coolest spots in town. Not only does it represent the European mindset of reuse and repurpose, but the look and feel of this church turned bookstore was legendary! Filled to the brim with crisp paperbacks and a little shop you could get lost in for hours! The friendly staff, coffee shop, and quaint finds makes this bookstore a must see!

My favorite place in Maastricht. This bookshop is located in an old church. It is full of books, but nothing seems to touch the original structure. The love the way the old is mixed with the new. Of course a great selection of books. Found a few in English. 4-26-2023

Love the atmosphere and always pay a visit when in Maastricht. Great that they have a cafe inside and a huge English book selection. If you are looking for foreign magazine you will find them here as well.

Housed within a former Dominican church dating back to the 13th century, this bookstore offers an unparalleled ambiance that seamlessly blends history, culture, and literature. The juxtaposition of ancient architecture with modern bookshelves creates a truly enchanting atmosphere that transports visitors to another world. The bookstore boasts an extensive selection of books covering a wide range of genres, languages, and interests

Fabulous place, one of the most amazing I been lately. What a Great idea to realize a book store within historic building Like this!

A must see when is Maastricht! The renovation is exciting and worth a tour. The upper floors are now disorganized, with books scattered over the floor. the rest is amazing. Also a good spot for making pictures!

So beautiful and all the great books! There’s both a Dutch, English, French and Spanish (and probably other) section, so you can find all sorts of books! Reasonable prices too. This is a must visit when you come to Maastricht!

This has to be the most beautiful bookshop in the world. Set in a stunning old church complete with a cafe. If you are in maastricht you must visit it.

Great bookstore. Friendly personnel. Gorgeous location. Easily spent three hours browsing the many books. The first floor is mainly Dutch books, stationary, etc. Along with a nice coffee spot. The second floor is mainly English books, and graphic novels. The third floor is second-hand books. This bookstore alone is reason enough to visit Maastricht.

I love the atmosphere of the bookstore! It is unique, impressive, and an interesting idea, to turn the old church into a bookstore. There are even some English books. If you happen to be in Maastricht, this is a definitely a spot that you shouldn’t miss— “A bookstore made in heaven”!

Location of this book store is fantastic! There are enough books, however (only in my opinion) choice of English books is not that big. They have all the trend books for sure! And again, the bookstore itself is gorgeous!

Visually it is a very nice store. Very iconic location, but it's not the best 'book'store. But that might be a personal thing, I like my bookstores to sell books and little else. This store however is more all round and sells records, CDs and smaller items like mugs, calenders and notebooks. Certainly book related items but it might have had an impact as the bookselection felt a little limited, though that might also be a space thing. Despite the large square footage at its core its a fairly small store. As a bonus though, there was also a selection of second hand books.

Awesome place, I love it. It is very atmospheric and old, I liked their collection of book and souvenirs and second hand books on the second floor.

Absolutely stunning location for a bookstore. If I had lived in Maastricht, you would find me here every day. There is a wide collection of Dutch books and a generous mix of English ones. There are also nice little presents and card games. The cafe at the back is seemingly cosy, but I did not try it.

A bookstore in a beautiful church which is cool. The books are not organised neatly and kinda messy. Worth a visit though.

One of the most beautiful church/bookshop that I have been to. Even if you are neither into books or churches, this place is a must visit as it is none of those but something really different. What an amazing experience.

It is a captivating blend of history and nature. The fortress, steeped in rich history and guided by knowledgeable experts, offers an immersive experience for history enthusiasts. What truly sets this site apart are the intriguing underground caves and tunnels, revealing the fort's military secrets. I was enchanted by the cool, dimly lit passageways, which add a mysterious charm to the visit. Surrounded by panoramic views of rolling hills and the serene Maas River, this hidden gem provides a unique and unforgettable journey through time and natural beauty. Highly recommended for a fascinating adventure.

Beautiful Fort built in a hill area. You can see the whole Maastricht city from here. There are guided tours here if you would like to learn about the history of this place.

The best of the best, parking down the hill, combined price with cave was very fine and definitely worthy, English speaking guide was excellent, he told us a lot of interesting things from fort history and also about the physics... the tour lasted about 1 hour, the fortress was very interesting from inside and from outside too, especially the well, cannons and city view, it was a very pleasant experience, many thanks to very well educated guide

Very cool settlement with a really fun tour. I highly suggest booking for the tour as you get a brisk walk through the innards of the dark building. Going through the narrow hallways and climbing the stairs is a lot of fun. The tour ends with a fantastic view of the city. Definitely go here if you wish to leave the busyness of the city centre. They also have cave tours btw if you want to be even more adventurous.

Our tour guide was amazing. He gave such interesting, fun and appropriate information about the caves/quarry. The artwork inside was so intriguing as well. So glad we made the trip there.

The fort itself is just a bunch of bricks. Tour guide was very informative. Views of the city are good from the fort as well

Great guided tour, first of the unique Fort St Pieter and then the underground Grotten (limestone quarry in a system of caves and tunnels). Definitely worth a visit. Our Dutch tour guide, Rieki (?) was giving a great and lively walking tour.

One of important historical landmark in Maastricht. It’s situated in the outskirts of the city, but accessible by walking or bus. You can find this 19th century fort, situated on the top of the hill. Don’t worry, it’s just 125 metres from sea level, easy trek to reach the top. Not sure about the entry inside the fort, but you can enjoy amazing view of the Maastricht city from the top of this hill. Possibly there are guided tours to know about the fort, you can go with them to know more. Plenty of parking spaces are available, if you are comfortable with car. Highly recommended.👍

We bought a combo visit of the Fort and the caves. The guides, Marcel and Thom, made it a very interesting and entertaining experience. We enjoyed the tour and also learned a lot of things. It's better to book in advance, so you can get to choose the hours. Also, bring an extra layer for the caves.

I love my experiences there with the lovely guide called Pauline. It was one of the best tours I have had so far. The tour, the guide, and the weather (on that day, not too hot or too cold) were perfect. I ended up knowing a lot more about the places and definitely will visit again because there are still more places underground that we didn't cover this time. Pauline suggested visiting again during the weekend to explore another area underground. When you buy the ticket, you can choose either the fort or the cave. I recommend you do both. I think they are worth exploring.

Absolute must thing to do in Maastricht. The fort and the caves can be visited through the tours only (I think) and it is better to book in advance just to be sure. The tour would take you inside the fort from ground level to the top and explain the history of it. it was fascinating and last about an hour, the tickets for the tour and cave can be bought together. There is plenty of car parking available here but the best way is by the bike even though it is slight uphill, bike parking is where the restaurant is. Arriva bike is also available here. There is also a mini-golf.

We loved our experience in the caves and vault. Joe is an amazing tour guide! He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. He made us feel very safe as we explored the areas of the chalk stone mine. Such a unique experience and a great memory to have from our trip to Europe.

I had a good walk around the square, there wan't a market on when I wend but I've been told the market is very good. i still enjoyed the walk, there are many different places to eat or drink and it is very clean.... worth a visit

The market is always full of people and is place of leisure. It was good to walk around there

Open air market on Wednesday and Friday every week. Love this historic city.

According to some people this is the oldest church in Netherlands. Definitely worth to visit such a historic place. Free entry. Highly recommended to visit if you are in Maastricht. It’s situated in the heart of city centre.

Beautyfull temple worth visiting. Dark interior with many interesting details.

A magnificent church. Didn't take photos inside though out of respect.

Very beautifull church in the city center, it is not allowed to make a photos... but it was georgeous, big, with nice interior, when we can, we love to enter the churches, sit for a while and think about ourselves

Impressive Basilica. Nice candles 🕯 area. A must place to be visited by believers and for pray. Powerful ambiance.

Serene place. Called as "Star of the Sea". Dedicated to Our Lady of Assumption.

Very peaceful place. Nice to visite the basilique.

Beautiful, peaceful, historic building, the detail of the structure is incredible, shows the wealth of the Catholic church. Elaborate and fabulous statues throughout the building. nestled in a beautiful town square. Visited twice on our trip & would highly recommend. No tickets. Free entry. Donation boxes for candle purchases if desired.

Surely one must - see places when you visit Maastricht. It's really outstanding. Very old church with lots of history and beautifully decorated. I really liked it.

a Gothic church with beautiful architecture and a shrine for the Holy Mary star of the seas where you can lit candles and pray in english, german or holland. the walls are dark and you can feel it is been burned and kept this way, cafes and restaurants are in the yard facing.

One ofThe most beautiful basilica I have come across in europe. Candles going at 95cents for a tall candle and half for the smaller ones that u can lit n pray. Inside the church is beautiful. Tall high ceilings w natural lighting gives u a serene and holy feel to it

Smooth old stone romanesque basilica has very eerie feeling when you come from sunny day...dark medieval chilling air will makes you feel humble under those higher ceilings made in 11th centuries ago....striking simplicity yet made you wonder about its purpose in time....

The cathedral is located right in the middle of cobblestone alleys complete with shops and restaurants. The statue of Mother Mary holding her son made me cry. It is a must visit if you want to feel connected to God.

This old church in Maastricht is special. It's a Romanesque Catholic church found in the city's historic center. It's quite ancient, built around a thousand years ago, in the 11th and 12th centuries. Inside, you'll see beautiful stained-glass windows. The best part? It doesn't cost anything to go inside. So, if you're in Maastricht, make sure to check it out!

Really nice visit. This is a church that has it all, museum, crypt, chapels, archaeological excavation and an inner patio. You can visit the whole place in just 30min to 1h. It’s not that big, and the museum is quickly viewable. The treasury has many gold artifacts including relics and other objects made from wood and/or ivory. Don’t forget to visit also the Bergportaal, it’s really and incredible entrance. The price is only €4,50. Debit was accepted.

Really a beautiful cathedral in the center of Maastricht. You can also go inside by purchasing a ticket which us of around 4 euros.

There’s a self-help tour that costs 4.50 Euro to get to the inside the main church. Make sure you get a pamphlet before entering the main church. It’s a great way to donate to the church and you’ll get to see the main chapel as well. It’s a win win situation. This basilica has this amazing strong church scent, a room with history slideshows and other valuable artifacts. It’s a beautiful cathedral.

A must see in Maastricht!! Part of the Basilic is converted into museum. There is a map-guide (included with a 3€ ticket) describing the most important elements of the church. So the self tour is sufficient.

Fantastic basilica which is the largest Romanesque church in the Netherlands. St. Servatius is saint patron of city of Maastricht. The treasury contains impressive collection of Christan artifacts i.a. relics of St. Sevatius and St. Cosmas & Damian.

If you're interested in chruch then this is a must visit when visiting Maastricht. The entrance is free to common areas and allows pics but rest area is paid.

The Basilica of Saint Servatius is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Servatius, in the city of Maastricht, the Netherlands.The church, already the fourth in a row, which was erected on the tomb of the saint, since 384 years. You can enter the basilica from the side of Charlemagne Square (Keizer Karelplein). From here, they also enter the Treasury (Schatkamer Sint-Servaasbasiliek), where the cup and cross of the Holy One, precious caskets, precious metal products, silk, and ivory are kept. It receives visitors from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, on Sunday - from 12:30 to 17:00. Admission to adults will cost 4,00 €; children - 2,50 €.

I have seen a lot of churches al over the world but this basilic is a special one. After paying some charges you can freely explore the basilic and the big collection of treasuries.