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23 April 2026

Legal walk through Maastricht

Maastricht
Free, registration required

Programme

Discover Maastricht from a surprising perspective with this legal city walk. During the tour, you will walk through historic places where law and history come together. Along the way, you'll hear stories about old lawsuits, political power relations and extraordinary events that shaped the city.

With attention to both broad historical lines and small, surprising anecdotes, this walk offers a unique view of Maastricht. Suitable for anyone — even without a legal background — who wants to experience the city in a different way.

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About the event

The walk is accompanied by Jan Smits, professor of private law at Maastricht University. Smits is a renowned legal scholar with international expertise in European and comparative law. Since 2026, he has been (ad interim) in the role of rector magnificus.

This tour is given in Dutch and takes place at:

- Thursday, April 23, 4:30-6:00 p.m.

- Wednesday, May 20, 3:00-4:30 p.m.

The tour starts and ends at Maastricht University Faculty of Law, Bouillonstraat 3 in Maastricht.
Participation in the tour is free, but registrations is required. The number of participants is limited.