Gasometer, Industrial heritage site in Bosscherveld, Netherlands.
The Gasometer is an industrial heritage site in Bosscherveld featuring a distinctive cylindrical structure that rises prominently from its surroundings. Its smooth facade contains twenty-four corner sections that define the building's external appearance.
The structure was built in 1956 to store gas for the city and operated until 1966 when new technology made it obsolete. It later underwent conversion to serve as a cultural venue.
The building now serves as an exhibition space for contemporary art, bringing industrial heritage and modern culture together in Maastricht. Visitors can observe how a former industrial structure has transformed into a living venue for artistic expression.
The monument is located at Lage Frontweg 9 in the heart of Maastricht and is easily accessible from the city center. Visitors should check ahead about current exhibitions since the program changes regularly.
The structure was built with a hydraulic lifting mechanism that raised and lowered an inner piston as it filled and emptied with gas. Few visitors realize this engineering innovation was a technical achievement of its era.
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