Kommelkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church

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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

1. Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Het Kruisherenklooster dateert uit de 15de eeuw. De eerste steen werd in 1440 gelegd. De kerk heeft een plint van Naamse steen waarop het gebouw is opgetrokken in mergelsteen. In het koor zijn in 1461 schilderingen door een zekere 'meester Gerardus' aangebracht. Het complex werd vanaf 1797 gebruikt als munitiemagazijn en garnizoensbakkerij. In 1897 werd het complex gerestaureerd om er het Rijkslandbouwproefstation in te vestigen dat er tot 1981 domicilie had. In 2005 werd het Kruisherenhotel hier geopend.

(English translation:)

The Order of the Holy Cross Monastery dates from the 15th century. The first stone was laid in 1440. The church has a base made of Namur stone on which the building is constructed in marlstone. In the choir are paintings in 1461 signed by a certain 'master Gerardus'. The complex was used from 1797 onwards as an ammunition warehouse and garrison bakery. In 1897 the complex was restored to house the National Agricultural Test Station, which was domiciled here until 1981. In 2005 it then was opened as Kruisherenhotel.

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1440.

Location. 50° 50.928′ N, 5° 41.026′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Kommelkwartier. Marker is at the intersection of Kruisherengang and Kommel, on the left when traveling south on Kruisherengang. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kruisherengang 19, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 PW, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kruisherenklooster / Crosier Monastery (a few steps from this marker); Herdenkingsplein (14): De Vrijheid Wordt Gevierd / Freedom is Celebrated (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Herdenkingsplein (13): Politieke Delinquenten / Political Delinquents (about 90 meters away); Herdenkingsplein (12): Maastricht Commandocentrum / Maastricht Command Center (about 90 meters away); Herdenkingsplein (11): Amerikaanse Bevrijders / American Liberators (about 90 meters away); Herdenkingsplein (10): Bombardement op Blauwdorp / Bombing of Blauwdorp (about 90 meters away); Herdenkingsplein (09): Arbeidsbureau Batterijstraat / Batterijstraat Employment Office (about

Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

2. Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here to the right of the hotel entrance on the north side of the building.

90 meters away); Herdenkingsplein (08): ‘Op de Bon’ / Food Coupons (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.

Also see . . . Kruisherenkerk (Maastricht) (Wikipedia, in Dutch).

Overview (in translation): The Kruisherenkerk is a Gothic monastery church, which is part of the Order of the Holy Cross monastery in the center of the Dutch city of Maastricht. The marlstone building largely dates from the 15th century and was designated a national monument in 1966. Since 2005, the monastery has housed a luxury hotel, the Kruisherenhotel. The church functions as the hotel's reception, lobby, bar and restaurant.

(Submitted on November 12, 2023.)

Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

3. Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church Marker - wider view

Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church - east side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 27, 2023

4. Kruisherenkerk / Order of the Holy Cross Church - east side

The building complex can be thought of as adjacent two “L”-shaped buildings forming a rectangle, with the church forming the north and east sides, and the associated monastery forming the south and west sides.

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 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.