Maastricht, the capital of the province of Limburg, the Netherlands is one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands. It offers a variety of attractions, which can be reached with a car cheaply.
Maas at Maastricht, NetherlandsTo start the car tour best in the city centre. Among other things the town hall can be seen there. The Maastricht Treaty is an architectural work of art created between 1659 and 1664. Not only the impressive Tower from the year 1684 is worth a visit, but also the Interior with its stucco and ceiling paintings. The Servaasbasiliek is located slightly farther to the West of the Town Hall. This Basilica dates from the 10th century and is thus even more older than the gates of hell. The three-aisled Romanesque Basilica is the oldest surviving Church of Netherlands.
It continues with the car to the East, one comes in a few moments on the Meuse. The way to the Bank along the rectangular gates of hell from the year 1229 in a southerly direction then leads to the Helpoort. The medieval double gate is the oldest gate of the Netherlands and the only goal of the city. It is part of the impressive field of Assembly and defensive. The Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Basilica is right next to the gate. On the site of the Church of our Lady was likely before a church built in the 5th century.
Here you will find cheap airline tickets to Maastricht and cheap car hire. You pick up your rental car directly at the car hire companies at the airport and explore Maastricht. The best hotels reserve best in advance.