Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius, Religious artifacts museum at Sint Servaasbasiliek, Maastricht, Netherlands
The Treasury of the Basilica of Saint Servatius is a museum housed in two floors of a double chapel, holding sacred objects, medieval textiles, and archaeological finds. The display presents items across different categories, including reliquaries, liturgical vessels, and fabrics from Constantinople and the Middle East.
The treasury began around 1070 as a repository for the basilica's most precious possessions. In 1579, Spanish troops severely damaged the collection, prompting its removal to Liège for safekeeping.
The collection reflects gifts brought by pilgrims and the faithful who visited this sacred site over the centuries. Many objects come from distant regions and show the connections between this basilica and other parts of Europe.
Access is through the basilica itself, and visitors should know the treasury occupies a separate, quiet area within it. Mornings offer the best visiting experience, when fewer people are in the church and you can view the displays without distraction.
The pair of keys and pectoral cross of Saint Servatius stand as the most prominent objects and regularly attract scholarly attention. These two artifacts serve as identity markers for the entire collection and have retained their importance across generations.
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