Stadhuis on the Markt

Date taken: Sunday 23rd May 2004 Location: Markt, 6211, Maastricht, Nederland.

Latitude: 50.84947 °N, Longitude: 5.69581 °E Map

Brief description: Built between 1659-1664 by the architect Pieter Post.

It has majestic double staircase, the reason for this being. The joint rule over the city by the Duke of Brabant and the Prince-Bishop of Liege. Neither wanted to be seen subserverant to the other, hence the double staircase.

The tower dates from 1684 and contains a carillon with 49 bells.

Camera: Nikon F80. Lens: Vivitar Wideangle 19-35 mm f/ 3.5-4.5 Shutter speed: 1/250.

Aperture: f/4.4 Film: Fuji Provia ISO 100.


© Steve C Thompson

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