[2025 Maastricht Attraction] Travel Guide for Selexyz Dominicanen (Updated Jul)

Paradise Bookstore was transformed from a church. The original main altar of the church is now a coffee shop. The large coffee table in the middle is in the shape of a cross, and candles are lit around the seats, which is full of sacred atmosphere.

#summervacay The smallest iconic spot in Maastricht, right in the city center near Vrijthof Square’s McDonald’s. Just walk down the little street opposite McDonald’s — Grote Staat — then take the first left. At the corner, you’ll see a Bershka store. The bookstore is housed inside a former church, and stepping inside is truly breathtaking 😍⛪. I wanted to grab a book and relax with a coffee, but on a busy Saturday, the crowd made it hard to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Plus, every time I tried to admire the architectural details of the renovation, I had to step aside to let people pass. Definitely planning to come back on a quieter weekday to soak it all in properly! ☕📖 #Maastricht #BoekhandelDominicanen #BookstoreGoals #HiddenGems

👼Book Store Dominicanen Originally a Dominican monastery church, it has been rated as the most beautiful bookstore in the world, attracting many tourists. In addition to books, the store also sells light snacks, drinks, postcards, and souvenirs. It's a great place to take a break during your trip, soak in the historical atmosphere, and write postcards to friends and family. 📍Address: Dominicanerkerkstraat 1, 6211 CZ Maastricht 🕰️Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM; Monday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 😈Helpoort The oldest city wall in the Netherlands, named during the 14th-century plague when patients and their families said their goodbyes here. Follow the signs to find a narrow and somewhat difficult staircase leading to a small history museum, showcasing different periods of Maastricht and the city's history. The staff are very friendly and patient! 📍Address: Sint Bernardusstraat 24b, 6211 HL Maastricht 🕰️Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and public holidays

From Trier in Germany to Maastricht in the Netherlands, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, located in the southeast of the Netherlands, on the banks of the Maas River, it was occupied by France and Belgium in the 18th century, and belonged to the Netherlands in 1830. The landmark of the town is the St. Servatius Church, which is also the tallest building in the city. As the oldest church in the Netherlands, it was built in the 6th century AD. St. Servatius was the first archbishop of the Netherlands and was buried here in 384 AD. The church still preserves many relics of St. Servatius himself, and there is a bronze statue of him in the backyard. Maastricht also has a business card - the Paradise Bookstore, which was transformed from the Dominican Church with a history of 800 years. The bookstore combines modern elements with Gothic architecture and uses the solemn atmosphere of the church to reflect the sanctity and importance of reading. Unique and harmonious. There are books in various European languages in the bookstore. I didn't see Chinese books, but I saw the English version of 'The Art of War' and the Dutch version of 'Tao Te Ching'. We each bought a beautifully bound 'THE ART OF WAR', which is 'The Art of War', as a souvenir. The price is 20 euros, and the discount is 17.9 euros. The tourists in the bookstore come from all over the world, with different skin colors and languages, gathered in the same place, doing the same thing - reading. Books are not only the ladder of human progress, but also the bridge that connects humans together. Paradise Bookstore Maastricht Design Hotel

selexyzdominicanen bookstore It was named the most beautiful bookstore in the world by The Guardian in the UK, and is also known as the "Heavenly Bookstore" among tourists. This bookstore located in the small town of Maastricht in the Netherlands was converted from a 13th-century church in 2006. Some people say that churches and bookstores are a natural pair, because you can look up and see the faded remnants of murals on the ceiling from 700 years ago. Bestsellers in the bookstore are placed on the lower shelves, while academic and profound books are displayed closer to "heaven". If you are wandering in the Netherlands or some other country in Europe, don't miss it.