Stadshuis Maastricht City Hall

Stadshuis Maastricht City Hall | See Bourgeois!

Stadshuis Maastricht City Hall | See Bourgeois!

The City Hall Maastricht | The architect

Stadshuis Maastricht City Hall built over the years 1659-1664 under the guidance of master architect Pieter Post. The Stadhuis is the town hall in the Center of Maastricht. It is located on the Marktmarket square. It is one of the main sights in the old town. The building was designed by Architect Pieter Post in the 17th century in the style of Dutch classicism. The significant tower is dating from 1684. Unfortunately you cannot climb the tower like a church tower in Maastricht. A carillon is visible on the top with 49 bells, is still in use. Our editor Laura Swift from MAASTRICHT MAGAZINE ONLINE takes a look!

The Stadshuis Maastricht City Hall | The exterior

The detached five-storey building is completely clad in Namur stone. The sloping slate roof, is considered to be an important example of Dutch classicism. The front façade decoration includes sculpted figures like the city maiden depicted with the Maastricht coat of arms, flanked by the seated Mars and Minerva.

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The Stadshuis Maastricht City Hall | The interior

The interior of the building is also very attractive with beautiful wall tapestries, stucco work, ceiling paintings, and mantelpieces. The rich, largely 18th-century interior, emerged after the French bombardment during the Siege of Maastricht (1793) which had heavily damaged the building. It reflects the duality of Maastricht, whereby the edificehas a divition of two: the north half – Liège, and the south half – Brabant. The Liège rooms are on the main side. The front, western part of both halves is for the judiciary administration.The rear, eastern part was for the city administrators.

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How to reach the Town Hall Maastricht from the hôtel particulier Bourgogne Suite Maastricht?

The friendly Lifestyle Concierge Harry at Bourgogne Suite Maastricht will gladly advise you the short walk to market square to see the City Hall of Maastricht – simply ask

Location of Stadshuis Maastricht City Hall

The Maastricht City Hall is in the middle of the old town.
Markt 78
6211 CL Maastricht, Netherlands

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