Tips
Katrien
June 29, 2021
Hiking
In 1952 a committee was formed with the aim of having a monument made of the typical market woman.
Thanks to the spontaneous cooperation of the market dwellers and market traders, it was already possible in October 1953 to proceed with the erection of the monument, which was built up in its entirety in a pentagon.
Architect J. Brouwers designed the fountain bowl with two steps while the sculptor Charles Vos cut down the statue. On Saturday 27 February 1954 the whole was unveiled by city prince Sjaak I (Chappin) of the Tempeleers.
Source: maastrichtdigitaalcentrum.com
Thanks to the spontaneous cooperation of the market dwellers and market traders, it was already possible in October 1953 to proceed with the erection of the monument, which was built up in its entirety in a pentagon.
Architect J. Brouwers designed the fountain bowl with two steps while the sculptor Charles Vos cut down the statue. On Saturday 27 February 1954 the whole was unveiled by city prince Sjaak I (Chappin) of the Tempeleers.
Source: maastrichtdigitaalcentrum.com
Translated by
•
•Katrien
June 30, 2021
Hiking
Every year on the Saturday before Carnival, the City Prince of Maastricht lays a wreath on the shoulders of this statue, made not of flowers but of fresh vegetables.
Translated by•
•JP
December 17, 2025
Hiking
In the Market Square stands a gray stone statue of the Mooswief (meaning: greengrocer, vegetable seller). The Mooswief is one of Maastricht's most famous symbols. Charles Vos created this statue …
Translated by•
•Sign up for a free komoot account to get 5 more insider tips and takes.
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near 't Mooswief Statue, Maastricht
Details
Informations
Elevation 100 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Wednesday 1 April
11°C
3°C
-- %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: -- km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December