Maastricht Limburg
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Maastricht is a city and the capital
of the Dutch province of Limburg. The city is situated on both
sides of the Meuse river in the south-eastern part of the Netherlands,
near the Belgian and German borders. Maastricht is widely known
as a centre of tradition, history and culture, and popular with
tourists for shopping. It is mainly served by the A2 and the
A79 motorways. The city can be reached from Brussels and Cologne
in approximately 1 hour and from Amsterdam within 2.5 hours.
Maastricht is known for its many sights, picturesque squares,
romantic streets, and historical buildings. |
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Places to visit in Limburg |
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Limburg is the southern-most of the
twelve provinces of the Netherlands, located in the southeastern
part of the country. It is bordered by Belgium to the south and
part of the west, Germany to the east, the Dutch province of
North Brabant partly to the west, and the province of Gelderland
to the north. Its capital is the cultural city Maastricht, the
most European city, where the Treaty of Maastricht was signed.
Limburg is a European region with a highly distinct character,
offering an internationally oriented business culture and an
attractive living environment. Places of interest for visitors
include the caves of Valkenburg, Theme Park Mondo Verde (Landgraaf),
the gardens of the castle of Arcen and Thorn, the white town.
The region has many beautiful churches, chapels and monasteries,
testament to its Roman Catholic history. |
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Where is Maastricht? |
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Maastricht is about 219 kms from Amsterdam
and Amsterdam Airport (Schiphol).
Maastricht is about 200 kms from Rotterdam
and Rotterdam Airport.
By Air - Amsterdam's airport Schiphol (www.schiphol.nl) is
the Netherlands’ main international airport and the third
busiest in Europe. Rotterdam Airport (www.rotterdam-airport.nl)
is much smaller but has handy links to the UK, Germany and Mediterranean
destinations.
By Ferry - Several companies operate car/passenger ferries
between the Netherlands and the UK. Stenaline (www.stenaline.co.uk)
sails between Harwich and Hoek van Holland, while P&O North
Sea Ferries (www.poferries.com) operates an overnight ferry every
evening between Hull and Europoort (near Rotterdam).
By Train - The Netherlands has good train links to Germany
and Belgium and on to France.
By Bus - Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and a few of Holland’s
smaller cities such as Den Haag and Utrecht, are well connected
to the rest of Europe by long-distance bus.
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Maastricht holiday homes - Accommodation in or close
to Maastricht Holland
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Lichtenberg
City: Maastricht
Region: Limburg
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 Up to 12 Persons.
The Lichtenberg estate is situated to the south of Maastricht
on St Pieter's mount. This superb farmhouse (dating from 1816)
with a large courtyard and the St. Pieter museum (open on Sundays
only) is owned by the protected site association. One wing has
been developed into holiday accommodation. The interior has recently
been renovated with particular attention being paid to the atmosphere
and the preservation of authentic detail; a feast for the eyes!
From the viewpoint, several metres high, you can enjoy a magnificent
view over the Meuse valley and the Burgundy town of Maastricht.
Come and lounge on the many small terraces of the Vrijthof. Visit
the museums or Snowworld Landgraaf. There's something for everyone. |
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