Sittard has a small historic city centre with numerous architectural monuments, including several old churches (St Peter's, St Michael's, Basilica of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart), monasteries and a few half-timbered houses. The central market square has many restaurants and bars. The city has also retained part of its city wall. The Dutch comedian Toon Hermans (17 December 1916 - 22 April 2000) was born in Sittard. He linked his name to a chain of Dutch houses that serve as a a drop-in center for people with cancer and their loved ones. For more information: www.vvvsittard-geleen.nl/#