Statenkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Hof van Tilly / Van Tilly City Palace

— Rijksmonument —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

1. Hof van Tilly / Van Tilly City Palace Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

De Hof van Tilly werd in 1714 gebouwd door Claude Frederik graaf van Tilly op de plaats waar tot dan toe de Refugie van Munsterbilsen had gelegen. Dit refugiehuis kwam in 1678 in bezit van gravin Anna van Lynden, d'Aspremont en Rekheim, die vier jaar later in het huwelijk trad met graaf Tilly. Hij werd op hoge leeftijd in 1718 tot militair gouverneur van Maastricht benoemd. De Hof van Tilly is in verschillende tijden tot stand is gekomen. De lange vleugels aan het binnenterrein zijn pas in 1885 gebouwd voor de rijkskweekschool.

(English translation:)

The Hof van Tilly was built in 1714 by Claude Frederik, Count of Tilly, on the site where the Refuge House of Munsterbilsen had been located until then. This refuge house came into the possession of Countess Anna van Lynden, d'Aspremont and Rekheim in 1678, who married Count Tilly four years later. At an advanced age he was appointed military governor of Maastricht in 1718. The Hof van Tilly was created at different times. The long wings in the courtyard were built in 1885 for the government training school.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1714.

Location. 50° 50.988′ N, 5° 41.132′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Statenkwartier. Marker is at the intersection of Grote Gracht and Brusselsestraat, on the right when traveling west on Grote Gracht. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grote Gracht 92, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 PA, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sint Servaasfontein / Fountain of Saint Servatius (within shouting distance of this marker); Westwerk St. Servaasbasiliek / Westwork of the Basilica of St. Servatius (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church (about 150 meters away); Bergportaal (about 180 meters away); Generaalshuis / Generals House (about 180 meters away); Kruisherenklooster / Crosier Monastery (about 180 meters away); Sint Servaasbasiliek / Basilica of Saint Servatius (about 180 meters away); Sint Janskerk / Saint Johns Church (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Also see . . . Hof van Tilly (Wikipedia, in Dutch).

Overview (in translation): The Hof van Tilly is a former
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

2. Hof van Tilly entrance gate
The marker is visible here just to the left of the entrance gate. It is probably even easier to see when it is not Graduation Week.
city palace and building complex in the center of the Dutch city of Maastricht.

(Submitted on November 12, 2023.)

Hof van Tilly courtyard, looking south at relief and gate image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

3. Hof van Tilly courtyard, looking south at relief and gate

Hof van Tilly courtyard - relief and fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

4. Hof van Tilly courtyard - relief and fountain

View of Hof van Tilly image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Philippus van Gulpen (via Wikimedia Commons)

5. View of Hof van Tilly

View of Hof van Tilly, the 18th-century mansion of Claude-Frédéric t'Serclaes de Tilly, governor of Maastricht. Drawing by Philippe van Gulpen (1792-1862).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on November 12, 2023.