Guided Tour North Caves incl. The Vault
MaastrichtExplore the famous Caves North in more detail; incl. a visit to the vault, where 800 Dutch masterpieces lay during the 2nd World War.
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24 March 1942, the first works of art arrive in the Caves North, including the Night Watch will be preserved here during World War II.
Preserving works of art was important to the Nazi regime. With the approval of the occupying forces, Reichsbewaarplaats No 9 was built in Sint Pietersberg. Consequently, on 24 March 1942, the first of a total of 780 works of art arrived, packed in large crates and transported in closed trucks. These works including, Rembrandt's Night Watch, Potter's Bull and Vermeer's Little Street were stored here until the end of the war. How is that possible in a cave with 98% humidity.Â
This vault is still completely intact. You will experience these and other extraordinary stories on this North Vault tour.Â
The North Caves, carved …
24 March 1942, the first works of art arrive in the Caves North, including the Night Watch will be preserved here during World War II.
Preserving works of art was important to the Nazi regime. With the approval of the occupying forces, Reichsbewaarplaats No 9 was built in Sint Pietersberg. Consequently, on 24 March 1942, the first of a total of 780 works of art arrived, packed in large crates and transported in closed trucks. These works including, Rembrandt's Night Watch, Potter's Bull and Vermeer's Little Street were stored here until the end of the war. How is that possible in a cave with 98% humidity.Â
This vault is still completely intact. You will experience these and other extraordinary stories on this North Vault tour.Â
The North Caves, carved into the marl by block breakers with structure, harbour a special piece of history. This tour is mainly about the period of the Second World War. You will also visit the National Depository No.9, the Vault. Some 780 works of art were kept here during World War II, including Rembrandt's Night Watch.
When
- Daily until october 7th, 2025
Prices
- Adultsfrom €14.75 to €17.75 (12+)
Attributes
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