Maastricht is well known to art connoisseurs thanks to The European Fine Art Fair, but the Dutch city—one of the oldest in the Netherlands—has much to offer to travelers of all interests. As one art world eminence and regular visitor says: “Maastricht is an utterly charming small city with a lovely historic center, wonderful restaurants and shops, and a wide rushing river cutting it in two.” In addition, the city has benefited from recent renovations and some areas, including the Market and Central Square, are now almost entirely pedestrian.
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Perfect forArt Lovers | Families | Intellectuals | Romantics
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When to goYear-Round
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Ideal length of stay1-2 Nights
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Essential Maastricht
Maastricht is a haven for art lovers, but the city’s offerings can fill a robust itinerary for any interest. Here is just one example of what our destination experts can create for you.
Day 1
Devastated after WWII, the city of Maastricht lacked funds to tear down its old buildings and rebuild, so many of the Medieval buildings remain. The city’s plethora of ateliers and boutiques are housed in these gorgeous, historic buildings that reflect the area’s heritage. Spend the day getting to know the city by shopping, sampling the hot spot cafés and stopping at art galleries.
Day 2
Today, learn more about the history of Maastricht with an expert-guided tour through the city. The guide can also place an emphasis on art, taking you through the most important museums. In the afternoon, relax at your hotel before dinner at an Indagare-recommended restaurant.
Day 3
Visitors to Maastricht with a day or two spare should explore the surrounding cities, such as Aachen, Germany and Ghent, Belgium. Alternatively, Indagare can arrange a food tour of the city’s best restaurants or a cooking class with a local family or chef.
Where To Stay
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With large, spacious rooms, fantastic service, an excellent restaurant and a great location, the Derlon is Maastricht’s best boutique property.
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This sweeping, traditional country estate just outside Maastricht city limits offers the area’s grandest accommodations.
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What To See & Do
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TEFAF (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...
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Jeker 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.
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Bonnefanten 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.
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Basilica 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...
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Design 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...
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