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Nederland - Maastricht, Sint-Servaasbasiliek

The Romanesque Sint-Servaasbasiliek (Basilica of Saint Servatius) is built on Saint Servatius - an Armenian missionary who died in Maasticht in the year of 384 -gravesite. It is likely that the current building is the 4th iteration of churches on this site. The first church was a small memorial chapel, which was replaced by a larger church. Next, a pilgrim church was built. Finally, the current church was built between the 11th and 12th centuries.

The Sint-Servaasbasiliek is considered being the oldest still standing church in the Netherlands. The large, triple-nave transept basilica was built largely in Romanesque style, using millstone grit and marl. The church building serves as a parish church of the Roman Catholic St. Servatius parish and deanery church of Maastricht.

Since 1985, the church has held the title of minor basilica. The church, the cloisters, and the treasure room are open to the public and can be visited.
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39 comments

grobi358 said:

Oude, eerbiedwaardige muren! HWW Jaap!
11 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A fine series on this church, Jaap. HWW.
11 months ago

LotharW said:

Ja, das kleine Gärtchen dieser basilika ist immer wieder nett. HWW, Jaap!
11 months ago ( translate )

Xata said:

HWW Jaap
11 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

Your crusade to capture every place of worship goes on Jaap. Another fine set here. Well done.

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb
11 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Très belle série merci pour l'info bonne année.
11 months ago ( translate )

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbes détails de l'intérieur de l'église !
Bonne journée. Amitiés
11 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

A beautiful series Jaap...........I especially like the interior images. All superbly captured.
11 months ago ( translate )

Ed Synchro said:

An interesting set of photos Jaap. The rich interior colours and lighting are a stark contrast to the winter lighting of the external shot. Nicely done.
11 months ago

Annemarie said:

great photo
Happy first 2024 Wednesday:)
11 months ago

RHH said:

Impressive church and a good perspective, Jaap.
11 months ago ( translate )

RHH said:

Thanks for your visit and kind comments.
11 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Da zeigst du wieder eine prachtvolle Kirche lieber Jaap,sehr schön sind deine Aufnahmen :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
11 months ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

You get to see some very beautiful building's Jaap.
All the best.
TOZ
11 months ago

Guy Bacca (guybac) said:

L'église et sa belle architecture comme le montre la vue extérieure. Egalement de elles images de l'intérieur pour la découverte des superbes décorations
11 months ago ( translate )