Convents and Monasteries

Posted on 20/05/202320/05/2023 by Lucy Willems

Convents and Monasteries How they served the city, pre-French revolution.
Maastricht contains a wide variety of monastic orders, but this tour focuses on those who served the population, especially with health care and education.

https://www.meetmaastricht.eu/activities/

Religious Orders

Posted on 10/05/202320/05/2023 by Lucy Willems

Religious Orders after the French Revolution, and how they educated people

In the 19th Century Maastricht saw the rise of monastic brothers and sisters dedicating themselves to educating the poor.

Get Involved

Posted on 25/04/202320/05/2023 by Lucy Willems

Meet Maastricht is present with a stall at Get Involved! The market will take place Wednesday 26 April between 13-16 hrs at the Student Services Centre, Bonnefantenstraat 2, 6211 KL Maastricht. See you there?

Roman Maastricht

Posted on 17/04/202320/05/2023 by Lucy Willems

We could start at the beginning:

Roman Maastricht – 1st – 3rd century CE

Did you know Maastricht has a rich history starting with the Romans? Learn about the fascinating beginnings of Maastricht in this walking tour!

https://www.meetmaastricht.eu/activities/

Introduction to Maastricht

Posted on 13/04/202320/05/2023 by Lucy Willems

Introduction to Maastricht for Maastricht newbies, from Mosasaurus to today!

New to Maastricht or just want a crash course in the fascinating history of the city? We’ve got the tour for you!

On the Intro to Maastricht tour, our guide will introduce you to Maastricht and show you some of the highlights.

https://www.meetmaastricht.eu/walking-tours/

Promo video

Posted on 31/03/202331/03/2023 by Peter Scheele

Lucy Willems made a nice promo video for Meet Maastricht:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4VFDUTcBRo

Spring

Posted on 25/03/202325/03/2023 by Peter Scheele

Spring has sprung!

So let’s take a walk, or a bike ride, and explore – you pick a date, you pick the topics and off we go!
For all our walks and rides see https://www.meetmaastricht.eu/activities/

New flyers

Posted on 22/03/202322/03/2023 by Peter Scheele

 

New flyers for Meet Maastricht!

Nieuwe folder voor Meet Maastricht!

What about a walking tour?

Posted on 22/01/202322/01/2023 by Peter Scheele

You are new to Maastricht and want to discover this city? Or you have been in Maastricht for a while and want to explore more?

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January 1st

Posted on 01/01/202301/01/2023 by Lucy Willems

 

Maastricht Calendar 

January first – start of a new year, another circle around the sun. Maybe this is why the Maastricht sweets for New Year are round; crispy, thin waffles, baked traditionally at home, in heavy cast iron. These days to be found at local bakers and supermarkets – enjoy!

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