Boschstraatkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Sint Matthiaskerk / St. Matthias Church

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

1. Sint Matthiaskerk/ St. Matthias Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Sint Matthiaskerk was de enige volkskerk in Maastricht. De eerste steen werd gelegd op 24 februari 1351. Het enig resterende deel van deze oudste kerk, is de toren. De kerk werd in de 15de eeuw vernieuwd in gotische bouwstijl. In 1566 bezetten de calvinisten de kerk en ontdeden het interieur van alle beelden. In 1567 moesten ze de kerk weer aan de rooms-katholieke eredienst overlaten. In augustus 1632 kwam de kerk weer in calvinistische handen. Afgezien van een korte onderbreking (1673-1678) zou het een protestantse kerk blijven tot de Franse bezetters in 1794 de kerk in beslag namen om er een garnizoensbakkerij in te vestigen. Vanaf 1802 was de kerk weer voor de katholieke eredienst.

(English translation:)

The Sint Matthias Church was the only people's church in Maastricht. The first stone was laid on February 24, 1351. The only remaining part of this oldest church is the tower. The church was renovated in the Gothic architectural style in the 15th century. In 1566 the Calvinists occupied the church and stripped the interior of all statues. In 1567 they had to leave the church

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to Roman Catholic worship again. In August 1632 the church fell back into Calvinist hands. Apart from a short interruption (1673-1678), it would remain a Protestant church until the French occupiers seized the church in 1794 to establish a garrison bakery. From 1802 the church was again in use for Catholic worship.

Erected by maastricht: Visitor Center, ANWB, Gemeente Maastricht.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 1351.

Location. 50° 51.165′ N, 5° 41.425′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Boschstraatkwartier. Marker is on Boschstraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Boschstraat 101B, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 AW, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eclectic Store-Residence (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Synagoge (about 210 meters away); Maastricht Synagogue Holocaust Memorial (about 210 meters away); Dominicanenkerk / Dominican Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Generaalshuis / Generals House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Dinghuis / Ding House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Sint Servaasfontein / Fountain of Saint Servatius

Sint Matthiaskerk / St. Matthias Church Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

2. Sint Matthiaskerk / St. Matthias Church Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the left.

(approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Hof van Tilly / Van Tilly City Palace (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Also see . . . Sint-Matthiaskerk (Maastricht) (Wikipedia). (Submitted on October 27, 2023.)

Sint Matthiaskerk / St. Matthias Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023

3. Sint Matthiaskerk / St. Matthias Church

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.