Saint Martin's Church, Maastricht

Name: Saint Martin's Church
Address: Rechtstraat 2, Maastricht, 6221 EJ, Netherlands

#33 among attractions in Maastricht

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The Saint Martin Church or Saint Martin's Church is a neo-Gothic church building in the Dutch city of Maastricht. The building by architect Pierre Cuypers is located in the historic district of Wyck, between the Rechtstraat and the river Maas. The church is one of the four Roman Catholic parish churches in the center of Maastricht and is dedicated to St. Martin of Tours. The originally medieval church houses the 13th-century statue of the Black Christ of Wyck, one of Maastricht's popular folk devotions.

Local name: Sint-MartinuskerkCoordinates: 50°51'3"N, 5°41'53"E

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Rechtstraat 2Maastricht 6221 EJ Netherlands

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Saint Martin's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kruisherenhotel Maastricht, Bonnefantenmuseum, De Schatkamer, Basilica of Saint Servatius.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Saint Martin's Church?

Nearby attractions include Sint Servaasbrug, Maastricht (4 min walk), Rederij Stiphout, Maastricht (5 min walk), Galerie Ut Glaashoes, Maastricht (5 min walk), Wyck, Maastricht (6 min walk).

How to get to Saint Martin's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Saint Martin's Church:

Bus

Wilhelminasingel • Lines: 1, 2, 3, 350, 4, 5, 57, 6, 650, 659, 7, 78, 8, 9 (6 min walk)
Mosae Forum/Centrum • Lines: 1, 10, 2, 20a, 3, 4, 45, 48, 5, 6, 62, 7, 8, 9 (6 min walk)

Train

Maastricht (8 min walk)
Maastricht Randwyck (32 min walk)