The most important war memorial is the 'Limburgs Bevrijdingsmonument' (Limburg liberation monument) on Koningsplein. It was designed by painter Charles Eyck. In September of 1952, it was unveiled. It is a bronze sculpture group that consists of eight human figures, each with its own meaning.

33. War memorial -  Zicht op Maastricht

Zicht op Maastricht is the new way on which the city of Maastricht and the inheritance institutions display Maastricht's history. Starting point is the current meaning of the old and young places, buildings, objects and events. They all tell their own story. Al these stories together tell the history of the city and its inhabitants. Via timelines, maps and themes, connections are made and causes and consequences are made clear. You can follow your own path through history and soon you'll be able to compose your personal city tour.

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33. War memorial - Zicht op Maastricht

33. War memorial - Zicht op Maastricht