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Bonnefantenmuseum
The Bonnefantenmuseum features a 28m tower that's now a local landmark. Designed by Aldo Rossi, the museum opened in 1995, and is well laid-out with collections divided into departments, each on its own floor: Old Masters and medieval sculpture are on one floor, contemporary art by Limburg artists on the next. A dramatic sweep of stairs beckons visitors to both floors.
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Helpoort
At the end of Sint Bernardusstraat, the Helpoort is the oldest surviving town gate in the Netherlands (1229).
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Johannes Petrus Minckelers Statue
The statue at the north end of the Markt is of Johannes Petrus Minckelers, who holds a flaming rod - he's the chap who invented gas light.
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Onze Lieve Vrouwebasiliek
This church has parts dating from before 1000 and may well be built on the foundations of a Roman cathedral. There is a separate treasury area that houses gaudy jewels and riches; these you can see for a small and worthwhile fee.
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Ramparts
The remains of 13th-century ramparts and fortifications can be found across the Maas in the new Céramique district.
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Sint Janskerk
Sint Janskerk is a small 17th-century Gothic church, one of the most beautiful in the Netherlands. A remarkable red colour, it photographs beautifully. Climb to the top (around €1.15 ) for gorgeous views.
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Sint Pietersberg Tunnels
Much of Maastricht is riddled with defensive tunnels dug into the soft sandstone over the centuries. The best place to see old tunnels is Sint Pietersberg, a Roman fort 2km south of Helpoort. This is a really beautiful area, pastoral and peaceful - the fort is an arresting sight peeking over the charming hillside - and it's a very relaxing walk from town. If you must, take bus 29, which goes past the fort from Vrijthof.
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Sint Servaasbasiliek
The large square of Vrijthof is surrounded by lively cafés and cultural institutions. It's dominated by Sint Servaasbasiliek, a pastiche of architecture dating from 1000.
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Spanish Government Museum
The 16th-century Spanish Government Museum is where Philip II outlawed his former lieutenant Willem the Silent at the start of the Eighty Years' War. The exhibits feature statues and 17th-century paintings.
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Vrijthof
Vrijthof is the heart of the city, a large square surrounded by lively cafes and photogenic churches. It's dominated by Sint Servaasbasiliek (Basilica of St Servatius), a pastiche of architecture dating from the 11th century. Sint Janskerk, a small 17th-century Gothic church, is one of the most beautiful in the country. Climb to the top for gorgeous views.
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