SAINT-SERVAIS BASILICA
Medieval Romanesque basilica with crypts with elaborate sculptures and a bell on the south tower in Maastricht
Romanesque medieval basilica with a transept whose central core dates from around the year 1000. The crypts (from the 11th and 12th centuries) contain the tombs of Saint Servais, the first bishop of the Netherlands, and of Charles of Lorraine. Additions were made to the building in the 14th and 15th centuries. Admire the portals with their elaborate sculptures. The bell in the south tower, nicknamed Grameer (grandmother) weighs almost 7 tons. In the church there is a statue of Charlemagne. The treasury and the collection of religious art are accessible for an additional fee
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Opening time and information on SAINT-SERVAIS BASILICA
Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm, Sunday from 12:30pm to 5pm. Admission €4.50, reduced rate €3.
Der Eintrittspreis von fünf Euronen ist allemal berechtigt.
Der Besuch war gerade am Karsamstag, der zugleich mein 51. Geburtstag war, ein ungemein beeindruckendes sowie ergreifendes Erlebnis.
Wie bereits an anderer Stellle erwähnt worden ist, gibt es in den Niederlanden keine Kirchensteuer, so dass man sich ausschließlich durch Spenden und ggf. durch Eintrittsgelder finanzieren muss. Mithin hat wirklich niemand Grund, sich wegen der fünf Euro zu beschweren.
Beautiful Basilica on a large square. Beautiful inside and a place to light a candle for our loved ones...