We all know the Sint Servaaskerk is a beautiful structure but have you ever wondered about the stories behind the architecture? This episode is part two of our Sint Servaaskerk discussion (make sure to check out part one here) and we're talking about the church itself!

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This week we are finally tackling one of the biggest and most iconic historical buildings in Maastricht - The Sint Servaaskerk (the church of Saint Servatius)! Since this is a big one, this is only part one where we will be talking about the people surrounding the church including (of course) the Saint himself.

As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!

For some more information and great archival images, check out the youtube video for this episode here and the webpage here.

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In part two of our Borders and Belonging discussion, we are joined again by special guest Joes Minis as we discuss all things cultural identity and Maastricht after the Belgian Revolution. Tune in to find out more!

A special thanks to Joes for joining us on this podcast, as well as his girlfriend Nina who makes an appearance (or two)!

As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!

For some more information and great archival images, check out the youtube video for this episode here and the webpage here.

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This week we are back with special guest Joes Minis to talk about borders and belonging! How were the borders around Maastricht - and the Netherlands - decided? How have they changed over the years? What do they mean for local people? Find out this week on the Meet Maastricht podcast!

A special thanks to Joes for joining us on this podcast, as well as his girlfriend Nina who makes an appearance (or two)! 

As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!

For some more information and great archival images, check out the youtube video for this episode here and the webpage here.

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The windmill is an icon of the Netherlands and we have a special episode to honour Maastricht’s own Torenmolen van Gronsveld (Gronsveld Tower Mill)! This episode is brought to you by Matthew Stefanski, a fan of the podcast. While studying in Maastricht, Matthew recorded his visit to the windmill and was kind enough to share it with us.

You can follow Matthew on Twitter at @MStefanski1

As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!

For some more information and great archival images, check out the youtube video for this episode here and the webpage here.

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Did you know there are several scale models of Maastricht hidden throughout the city? This week we talk about three tiny versions of Maastricht and the who, where and why of how they came to be!

As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!

For some more information and great archival images, check out the youtube video for this episode here and the webpage here.

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While we wait for our local cafes and restaurants to re-open, here's a podcast on a Maastricht favourite - the Vogelstruys! Tune in as we learn about this famous café and the many stories (and drinks) it has provided over the centuries.

As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!

For some more information and great archival images, check out the youtube video for this episode here and the webpage here.

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Our focus this week is a building that has been used continuously for centuries, first for the religious Beguines, then for poor orphaned children and now by the Maastricht University College! Yes, this week we're talking about the Nieuwenhof or 'New Court', tune in to find out more.

As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!

For some more information and great archival images, check out the youtube video for this episode here and the webpage here. 

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Music has always been a big part of Maastricht life and this week we are talking about two contributors to the Maastricht sound! You guessed it, for this episode we're talking about both the men's choir The Mastreechter Staar and their old digs, the Staargebouw.

As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!

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The two Mastreechter Staar audio clips used in this episode belong to their respective owners. 

Ave Maria audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkuSGC-ZvHM

The Exodus Song audio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4471oaX_x6M

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One of only a few parish churches in Maastricht, this week we're talking about Sint Matthiaskerk (also known as St Matthijskerk or St Matthew's)! Tune in as we discuss this beautiful church and its role in the local community throughout history.

As always, if you have something you have always wanted to know about Maastricht or wanted to ask a local, please contact us through social media or our website and we will do our best to answer your questions in future episodes!

Don't forget to check out the YouTube video and webpage for this episode for lots of great archival images and additional information!

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