Maastricht

Maastricht, a charming city, has a long history that dates back to 50 BC. At that time, the Romans built a bridge across the Maas River. Maastricht has expanded significantly since that time and now covers both sides of this significant trade route.

These days, visitors rather than traders are drawn to this charming old city. Many of them come here simply for the enjoyment of strolling across the magnificent Wilhelminabrug and Sint Servaasbrug bridges while exploring Maastricht's charming riverbank neighborhoods. With the Sint Servaasbrug dating all the way back to the 13th century, it is a must-do here. You'll pass a number of fascinating historic locations along the way. These consist of the market square with its historic Town Hall and the remains of the medieval town walls. Don't forget to see St. Servaaskerk, the oldest church in the Netherlands. The church, which dates all the way back to the fourth century, is the place where the extremely ancient religious artifacts known as the Treasures of Saint Servatius are kept. Visiting the St. Pietersberg Caves is also recommended. The caves, which have a total length of 80 kilometers and more than 20,000 centuries-old tunnels and passageways, can be visited as part of an enjoyable trip.