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Vrijthof is a large urban square in the center of Maastricht and one of the most famous squares in the city. Once an ancient Roman and Frankish graveyard, the square was later transformed into a semi-private space owned by the Collegiate Church of Saint Servatius and went on to become the town's main square in the 19th century. Vrijthof is home to the two main churches in the city – the Romanesque Basilica of St. Servatius and the Gothic-style church of Sint Janskerk, and hosts many of the city’s main events such as the week-long carnival celebration that takes place annually before Lent. The square is an excellent spot for relaxing over a cup of coffee and a gooey, caramel Dutch waffle-biscuit known as a stroopwafel.

Vrijthof, Maastricht, Netherlands

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