Minderbroeders monastry

Minderbroederskerk

Old Minderbroederskerk, also called First Franciscan Church, is a former Franciscan church in the Jekerkwartier in Maastricht. The aisled marl stone monastery in early Maas Gothic style dates from the late 13th, early 14th century.

History

The Franciscans have a checkered history in Maastricht. The oldest existing church was already built at the end of the 13th century, just inside the former city wall. A wing of the 14th- century monastery has been preserved. Around 1470 donated the nobleman Nicolaus van Harlaer at its entrance a statue of Mary, which quickly called Star of the Sea had a great appeal to Mary-worshipers.

After Betrayal of Maastricht in 1638, which include the Franciscan Father Vink was involved, the Minderbroeders had to leave the city. Some monks settled in the monastery of the Observers on the Sint-Pietersberg, just outside the city. The image of the Star of the Sea moved along. The church and monastery in the city were put to use by the Maastricht garrison as barracks and military depot.

After the Siege of Maastricht (1673), the French occupiers allowed the Franciscans to re-establish in the city.The monks were not allowed to retrun to the old monastery. On Minderbroedersberg a new monastery was established. The old church and monastery steyed in use by the garrison, a situation that persisted after the French Time (1795-1814).

In 1884, church and monastery were restored and furnished as State Archives of Limburg. From 1939 to 1942 a major restoration took place again, where the dilapidated monastery was demolished. A monastery wing was rebuilt in historical style. In 1995 the building commissioned by the Government Buildings Agency was to a design by architect M. van Roosmalen again substantially restored, which include an underground repository was achieved. During the work remains of the first medieval city wall from ± 1230 were excavated and made visible. The church now serves as a reading room and exhibition area of the Regional Historic Centre Limburg (RHCL).

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Faliezusterklooster

Faliezusterklooster

This small convent was founded in 1350 as the Monastery of St. Catherine, but soon the monastery was named after the clothing of the sisters, who wore a veil or falie their face. After a major fire the monastery was rebuilt between 1647 and 1652 in the style of the Maasland Renaissance. The adjacent monastery church was demolished around 1865.

Panorama of Faliezusterspark

Faliezusterpark

The Faliezusterpark owes its name to the historic building called Faliezusterklooster. This monastery is named after the black piece of fabric that the sisters carry over their head and shoulders. The monastery was founded in 1674. In the convent the nuns were mainly concerned with the care and nursing of the sick. Over a hundred years later, the monastery was closed. Today, the surrounding park is a place where you can walk or relax under one of the trees in the grass. From the park you have a beautiful view of this historic building.

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Pater Vincktoren

The Father Vinck Tower is a 14th century tower that was part of the so-called second wall of the city.

During the 13th century Maastricht expanded rapidly and there was a need for a new, larger defense network. After an initial earthwork followed a stone wall with gates and towers built during the 14th century.

The tower was part of the junction where the first and second walls of Maastricht joined together. During the 19th century, the walls of the city were demolished. The tower, meanwhile in dilapidated state, was restored. He also got a new name. The Father Vinck Tower was formerly called simply Toren achter de Faliezusters, to the monastery that once was close. Nowadays the Father Vinck tower is a picturesque part of the city park.

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