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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Boekhandel Dominicanen is a popular independent bookstore on a cobblestone street in Maastricht's picturesque city center — but its walls weren't always covered by books. | | |  | | Maastricht, The Netherlands |
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| The store originally opened in the 13th century as a Dominican church, and ecclesiastical activities continued until 1796. A plan was hatched in 2005 to return the landmark to its former glory following decades of neglect. The original stained-glass windows, vaults, frescos, and a 700-year-old secco painting were all restored. Nowadays, the store receives roughly 700,000 annual visitors who come to peruse around 50,000 books, order coffee at the café, and bask in the celestial ambience. |
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