Must-see places in Maastricht ?

[RobMitchell]

Hi all,

We're thinking of a weekend break in Maastricht, somewhere I've never been.
From what I've read and heard it's a goldmine of historical interest which in turn must mean it's a fantastic place to fill a few CF cards.

So to my appeal... Are there any tips, must-see, don't see, etc, places that BDer's can recommend to fill 2 full days with ?

Many thanks.

Trebs & Co.

[BPVST]

Re: Must-see places in Maastricht ?

Maastricht is nice to visit if you like shopping (I do not mean coffee shopping)
There are a few places which are of interest.
"Het vrijthof" is a nice place with a church, fountain, etc. and a lot of pubs.
Also the park with a tower, the bridge over the maas, some modern art buildings etc. I don't know if you can spend 2 days just in Maastricht. For sure others can recommend places of interest close to Maastricht.

regards, Benny

[razzi]

Re: Must-see places in Maastricht ?

The city park:



The Sint-Servaas Bridge:



In December you can visit Winterland (Vrijthof)

http://www.razziphoto.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album25

We once had a shooting day over there:

http://users.pandora.be/razzi/maastricht/

Bicycles everywhere!!!




(even in churches)



Strange people:


Small People:


Trendy old ladies:


Art in the Bonnefanten museum




The view at the Vrijthof


2 days are too short ;-)

[RobMitchell]

Re: Must-see places in Maastricht ?

Benny, Razzi,

Thanks for the info. We're going this weekend
I think there will be plenty to, See. Eat. Drink. Photograph.

Trebs & Co.

[jahjah]

Re: Must-see places in Maastricht ?

@Treb&co

Here are some more pictures of Maastricht, shot (by my BIG BROTHER ) with a Nikon D2H and 10.5mm fisheye:

[Roel W]

Re: Must-see places in Maastricht ?

You can take a lot of pictures in the center of Maastricht (where the shops are, and at Vrijthof, Old Market Place, Sint-Amorsplein (square),...).
But also more outside the center , you can visit a lot of beautifull places such as the Sint-Lambertus Church and Stadspark (official city park with fountains, ...).
If you like modern art, visit the Bonnefantenmuseum.
On the other side of the river Maas, you'll find a lot of beautifull modern buildings as pictures above show.

[RobMitchell]

Re: Must-see places in Maastricht ?

JahJah,
The Architecture of the city is my main interest, these images certainly appeal to me.
RoelW, the Bonnefantemuseum is on the list too. Thanks.

Trebs

[RobMitchell]

Re: Must-see places in Maastricht ?

Hi,

Thanks again for the tips, we had a fine weekend in Maastricht. Saturday was very cold but very bright, Sunday very grey.
Here's a small selection of the photos:

http://www.pharp.com/BD/maastricht/

The bridge image is made of 6 photos, (7544x2654 pixels at full res) the sky was so dull and grey I decided to desaturate it totally.
The library is made out of 3 images as is the wheelview. Wheelview was not made any easier by the fact the wheel was turning at the time!

Regards,

trebs & Co.

[BPVST]

Re: Must-see places in Maastricht ?

Hi Trebs,
The wheelview is the best for me.
A pitty it was very grey.
regards, Benny