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Read MoreAachen, Germany
Home to Charlemagne’s Cathedral, the town of Aachen, Germany is approximately 20 miles east of Maastricht and makes for a nice day trip. The cathedral, with its octagonal chapel and treasury, is one of oldest churches in the country and...
Read MoreBasilica of St. Servatius
The Romanesque church sits on the Vrijthof square in Maastricht's Old City's center. Constructed on the burial place of Saint Servatius who died in Maastricht in the 4th century AD, the Roman Catholic basilica was a pilgrimage site for those...
Read MoreBonnefanten Museum
The contemporary central structure of this art museum, a cylindrical tower annex, stands out along the Meuse River. The modern 43,000-square-foot space houses impressive collections of Old Masters and contemporary art.
Read MoreDesign Museum Gent
Founded in 1903, this museum pays homage to European Decorative arts and design. Located approximately 90 miles west of Maastricht, the center boasts permanent and rotating exhibitions, which are focused mainly on 20th-century decorative arts, although there are some pieces...
Read MoreJeker Kwartier
Maastricht's Latin Quarter, divided in two by the Jeker River, is a charming place to spend an afternoon, strolling the cobblestone alleyways and canals.
Read MoreMagritte Museum, Brussels
A branch of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, this institution in Brussels holds the world’s largest collection of paintings by famed Surrealist, René Magritte. Works by the artist throughout his career are on display, as well as...
Read MoreNetherlands World War II American Cemetery
This cemetery is a moving memorial to the 1,722 missing and 8,301 American lives lost during World War II (most of whom lost their lives nearby). Located six miles from Maastricht in the village of Margraten, the cemetery covers almost...
Read MoreRubens Museum, Antwerp
The former home to Old Master painter, Peter Paul Rubens, has been turned into a museum filled with his paintings. Located in Antwerp, the museum is approximately 60 miles east of Maastricht.
Read MoreTEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair)
Each March, over 250 leading art and antiques dealers from nearly 20 countries typically present their finest work, which covers about 7,000 years of art history. The fair takes place at the Maastricht Exhibition and Congress Centre (MECC), a nondescript...
Read MoreUnderground Tunnels
Built between 1575 and 1825, Maastricht’s nearly 9 miles of underground tunnels played a crucial role in the city’s history. Originally constructed to store arms and to serve as a bunker for troops during times of invasion, the subterranean network,...
