St Pietersberg Caves
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To the south of Maastricht are the St Pietersberg Caves, a widely ramified system of tunnels and passages, formed over many centuries by the quarrying of the local marlstone, which provided shelter for the inhabitants during the town's many sieges. Originally there were some 20,000 passages with a total length of 200km/125mi. During the Second World War some of the passages were enlarged, a well was dug and storerooms, a bakery and even a chapel were constructed, providing accommodation in which most of the town's population could take refuge and live for a considerable period.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Limburg Museum of Art and Antiquities
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Address:
St Pietersberg Caves, Northern System
Luikerweg 71, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 ED, Netherlands
Luikerweg 71, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 ED, Netherlands
Tips: Guided tours available in English between July through September at 3 p.m.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
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