Museumkelder Derlon, Archaeological exhibition room in Binnenstad, Netherlands
Museumkelder Derlon is an underground exhibition space in Maastricht's city center displaying archaeological finds from Roman times. The cellar contains a preserved road, a well, a temple courtyard with red mortar from the second century, and multiple layers of ancient structures.
The site was discovered during excavations in 1983 beneath Hotel Derlon, revealing Roman structures from the second century. Following comprehensive restoration, the museum opened in March 1988.
The cellar displays remains of a Roman sanctuary with an entrance gate and a pedestal dedicated to Jupiter. These artifacts reveal the religious practices of people who lived here nearly 2000 years ago.
The cellar is located beneath Plankstraat 21 and accessed via stairs from Hotel Derlon. The space is fairly tight and situated several meters below current street level, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
An ancient Roman pathway made of Maas pebbles lies about 6 meters below current street level and remains visible in this underground space. This depth demonstrates how much the city's ground level has changed over nearly 2000 years.
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