Airline Tickets to Maastricht

Though Maastricht is quite a small town (its population is 122.000 of people and its square is about 60 square meters), it has the atmosphere of an international capital: there one can hear Dutch, French, and German along with the dialects of the natives. This town has rich culture, history, architecture and traditions.

Every year Maastricht is visited by more than 2.6 million of tourists. Both the citizen of Maastricht and the Dutch describe Maastricht as a typical Burundian city, because its very warm and shiny climate. But what makes it so attractive? Why thousands of tourists come there to do some shopping, to have a walk, to go out or just to sit in the open-air? Not only the Dutch, but also the neighbors (the Belgian and the German) are fond of the unique atmosphere of the city. Maybe it's because of the Maas River, the ancient history and the historical center with more than 1500 monuments? Or maybe the reason are the squares, 400 cafes, fabulous restaurants and boutiques? Or maybe (and it seems to be the right answer) it's due to the combination of all these factors?

Maastricht doesn't lack epithets: it's called the oldest city of the Netherlands, the city of monuments (Maastricht takes the second place after Amsterdam in the number of monuments), the city of the first episcope, the oldest industrious city, the city of shopping, the city of students and the coziest city in the Netherlands. Life in Maastricht never stops. New shopping centers, modern hotels and posh restaurants, some of which have a number of stars – all this attracts those, who likes shopping or just wants to have a splendid time. Don't forget to visit Vrijthof Square and discover other sights of Maastricht. Try to feel this city as it is felt by the citizens of Maastricht.

The Basilica of St Servas. You should surely visit the basilica and its treasury. There takes place all the history of the city embodied in jewelry: the monstrance of St Sevas (the first episcope in the Netherlands), and also the Golden shrine, where his ash is kept. All the things there are connected with this person. In the basilica one can see the Cup of St Servas, the half-length portrait, episcope's key and crook. More than that, the unique collection of silk and a lot of paintings and pictures are located there. The basilica and the treasury are opened at the same time, but while the church services no admittance is allowed. You can visit the basilica on your own or from May to September you may use the help of a guide, whose service is free.

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Maastricht Airport, Netherlands, Vliegveldweg 90, NL-6199 AD Maastricht Airport, NETHERLANDS
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