Vrijthof
Maastricht's largest square, ringed by two great churches and open-air café terraces. Festivals and markets are held here.
On the west side of the square stand the Basilica of Saint Servatius and St. John's Church with its red tower. The south side is the 16th-century Spanish Government Building, now the Vrijthof Museum. The other sides are lined with café terraces. In summer, local violinist André Rieu holds open-air concerts here. In winter the square becomes a Christmas market, with an ice rink and a Ferris wheel. During carnival, the square fills with people in costume and parades. It is open all day, and admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Saint Servatius
- St. John's Church
- Boekhandel Dominicanen
- Markt & City Hall
- Natural History Museum Maastricht
- Kruisherenhotel
- Bisschopsmolen
- Basilica of Our Lady