Tag: oldest city in the netherlands

MAASTRICHT: A sightseeing tour around the medieval city

September 29, 2016

Aside from the beautiful river Maas/Meuse, old and new bridges, and the well-known Vrijthof Square and its medieval and Gothic churches, Maastricht is also home to 1677 national heritage sites (Rijksmonumenten) and lots of ruins, watermills and canals. One will find the contrast between modern structures and well-preserved sites really fascinating — even making Maastricht a … More MAASTRICHT: A sightseeing tour around the medieval city

MAASTRICHT: A city of “joie de vivre”!

September 29, 2016

Maastricht is a river city located on both sides of the river Meuse/Maas. It is debated as the oldest city in the Netherlands, serving as a Roman settlement and a medieval religious center. Today, it is a modernized, industrialized city housing 1677 national heritage sites (Rijksmonumenten). It is the birthplace of the European Union, the … More MAASTRICHT: A city of “joie de vivre”!