Gevelstenen (Gables) in Maastricht

Graanmarkt 0, Maastricht
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13 - 14 September 2025
Overview

Explore Maastricht’s historic Stokstraatquartier while searching for gevelstenen, decorative gable stones once used to identify houses before street numbers existed. These stones, dating back from the 17th to 19th century, connect us to the lives and work of Maastricht’s previous inhabitants. Pick up your bingo card at the table by the statue of Pieke oet de Stokstraat and follow the route around the Stokstraatquartier to spot as many stones as you can. Along the way, you’ll learn about their history. Maastricht still has more than 250 of these unique architectural details, many in their original locations. When you’ve found bingo, return your card back to the by the statue of Pieke oet de Stokstraat for a little prize! Suitable for children.

Address
Graanmarkt 0, Maastricht

50.8469482, 5.6944787

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