Maastricht
The history of the provincial capital Maastricht goes back to the time of the Celts. The city centre is rich in historic churches and buildings, most of which are Romanesque. The Servaaskerk church and the 13th century Servaasbrug bridge are named after St. Servatius, the patron saint of the city's Catholic Church. You can enjoy a lovely view of the basilica and the city hall from a terrace on the Onze-Lieve-Vrouweplein square.
The city's university and college of higher education make Maastricht a vibrant student city with great cafés. The Mosae Forum and Entre Deux shopping malls are wonderful for shopping as are the boutiques and antique shops in the Wyck area. You can see exhibitions and go to concerts in the multimedia Centre Céramique located in the Ceramique district, as is the Bonnefantenmuseum.
