Augustijnenkerk, Baroque church in Binnenstad, Maastricht, Netherlands
Description
Augustijnenkerk is a Baroque church in Maastricht built from brick and marl with a wooden barrel vault and large windows that flood the interior with light. The eastern facade features scrollwork and festoon decorations that give the building its distinctive outer character.
History
The church began construction in 1609 after the city council provided substantial funding and materials, then was completed and consecrated in 1661. Its completion marks an important moment in Maastricht's Baroque-era growth.
Culture
The interior contains an 18th-century main altar from Hulsberg and a 17th-century pulpit from Horst, pieces that shape the artistic character of the space. These works come from other important regional churches and reveal connections within the Maastricht religious community.
Practical
The building is located at Kesselskade 43 in Maastricht and has served as a rehearsal space for the Maastricht Choral Society since 1991. Access is typically limited to choir activities, so visitors should check ahead about opportunities to view the interior.
Did you know?
The eastern facade displays a relief of Saint Augustine's flaming heart carved with the date 1659 and inscribed with dedications to Saints Mary, Augustine, and Hubertus. This rare iconographic detail gives the building a deeply personal religious identity.
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