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# Dominicanenkerk Tours and Activities

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## Visit Dominicanenkerk

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#### This former church built in the 13th-century has been called the most beautiful bookstore in the world. View its stone vaulted ceilings and otherworldly light to understand why.

Step out of Maastricht’s busy Entre Deux shopping center into this former church, Dominicanenkerk (Dominican Church). You might be surprised by the towers of new and used books stretching up to the high vaults. Admire more than just reading materials in this bookshop, notably the views from the highest shelves of the ceiling frescoes and towering pillars.

Look closely to see a mural in the second bay of the north aisle depicting the life of St. Thomas Aquinas. This is possibly the oldest existing fresco in the Netherlands, painted in the 1330s. There are also engraved tombstones in the floor.

The Gothic building is thought to have been constructed by the Dominicans in the late 1200s, but during French occupation of the territory in the 18th century, monasteries were disbanded and it was put to use as the parish church. It has since served variously as a bike parking shed, a warehouse, a print shop, a post office, a gallery and a home for the Maastricht Municipal Orchestra. In its present incarnation as a bookstore, the church also hosts a number of exhibitions, debates and lectures. Check the schedules to find an event that interests you.

The spot where the choir formerly performed is now a café, complete with a huge cross-shaped table. Enjoy your literature over a coffee and a slice of cheesecake. Music lovers won’t be disappointed by the lack of a choir, however, as there is a classical music department on the first floor and the site hosts regular live music performances. There are also plenty of English titles to browse if your language skills aren’t adequate for tackling *War and Peace* in Dutch.

The Dominicanenkerk bookstore is open daily, with extended hours on Thursdays. The shop is very popular on weekends, so if you’re seeking peace and quiet it’s best to go during the week.

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