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Boekhandel Dominicanen
Maastricht, Netherlands
A thirteenth-century Dominican church turned into a bookshop, often called one of the world's most beautiful.
Square · Netherlands · Limburg
Vrijthof
Maastricht's biggest square, flanked by two ancient churches and surrounded by terraces.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Vrijthof matters
The Vrijthof is where Maastricht goes to relax. Two churches, one Romanesque and one Gothic, frame the square, and cafes spill out onto it. It's the heart of the city, with events and festivals through the year.
Talking points
- Two churches stand side by side.
- Terraces fill the square in good weather.
- Festivals are staged here through the year.
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