Vrijthof

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Vrijthof

Vrijthof with St John's (red tower), St Servatius and the Main Guard Building. In the centre the bandstand
Type	town square
Length	ca. 160-190 m
Width	ca. 100-120 m
Area	ca. 1,5 ha
Location	Maastricht, Netherlands
Quarter	Binnenstad
Coordinates	50°50′57″N 5°41′18″E / 50.849172°N 5.688419°E / 50.849172; 5.688419
Other
Known for	38 Rijksmonuments, pavement cafes, various events

Vrijthof is a large urban square in the centre of Maastricht, Netherlands. The square developed from an ancient Roman and Frankish cemetery into a semi-private space that belonged to the Collegiate Church of Saint Servatius. In the 19th century, it became the town's main square. It is surrounded by important heritage buildings, museums, a theatre, and a range of hotels, restaurants, and bars. The square is regularly used for public events.