Maastricht Hotels for Shopping

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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