What is Vrijthof Maastricht?
What is Vrijthof Maastricht?
/ 50.849172; 5.688419 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.
What to do around Vrijthof square?
Around Vrijthof square are numerous historic buildings that hark back to the time when Maastricht was a religious centre and a military fortress, such as the Basiliek van Sint Servaas (Basilica of St. Servatius), Sint Janskerk (St John’s Church), Spaans Gouvernement Museum, the Hoofdwacht (Main Guardhouse), and the Generaalshuis (General’s House).
What to do in Maastricht?
The heart of the city is home to the beautiful Vrijthof square. This special square has become famous as the backdrop to the summer concerts of André Rieu, Preuvenemint, and the Magical Maastricht event. For most of the year, you can walk around Vrijthof square at your leisure and take in the breathtaking panoramas.
What happened to André Rieu’s Vrijthof square?
FAQ. André Rieu’s traditional open-air concerts on Maastricht’s Vrijthof square have had to be cancelled in July 2021 and are being delayed until 2022. We were all really looking forward to this musical spectacle, however this is the best decision because safety comes first.
