Maastricht train station |
the interior |
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to the platforms |
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the Wyck district |
Sint Servaasbrug - an elegant structure of seven semicircular arches dating from 1280 |
Sint Servaasbrug - links the Maastricht's centre with the Wyck district |
Sint Servaasbrug - ships can reach the Wyck side through a modern section |
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this is how bikers push their bikes up the bridge |
and a lift for those who want to tackle this at ease |
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spanning both banks of Maas river are a host of pavement cafes and lovely old cobblestone streets |
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Stadhuis - the town hall built from 1559 - 1664 and is a masterpiece by Pieter Post fo the Northern Netherlands |
Stadhuis |
Stadhuis |
Stadhuis |
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the Markt |
Johannes Petrus Minckelers - the chap who invented gas light |
oops, he set the roof on FIRE |
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any clue what caused that expression on his face? |
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the large square of Vrijthof |
Sint Servaasbasiliek (Basilica of Saint Servatius), a Roman Church |
Sint Servaasbasiliek (Basilica of Saint Servatius) |
Sint Servaasbasiliek (Basilica of Saint Servatius) |
Sint Janskerk - a small 17th century Gothic church |
Sint Janskerk |
Sint Janskerk |
Sint Janskerk |
Sint Janskerk |
Sint Janskerk |
Sint Janskerk |
Sint Janskerk |
Sint Janskerk |
Sint Janskerk |
Sint Janskerk |
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the 16th century Spanish Government Museum |
Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek |
Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek |
Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek |
Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek |
Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek |
Fortifications - the remains of the 13th century ramparts and fortifications are across the Mass in the new Ceramique district |
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Helpoort - the oldest surviving town gate in the Netherlands (1229) |
Helpoort 1229 |
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the steep spiralling staircase |
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Bonnefantenmuseum - features a 28m tower that's now a local landmark |
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