maastricht shopping Archives - ToursMaps.com ® http://toursmaps.com/tag/maastricht-shopping Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:40:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.9 MAASTRICHT http://toursmaps.com/maastricht.html http://toursmaps.com/maastricht.html#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:34:00 +0000 http://toursmaps.com/?p=227446 MAASTRICHT Situated on a narrow strip of land between Belgium and Germany, Maastricht’s strategic location has made it a frequent target of military conquest throughout history. More recently, however, it has been a symbol of international cooperation, as the Maastricht Treaty created the European Union in 1991. Home of the prestigious Jan van Eyck Academie of Art, Maastricht (pop. 125,000) is known for its abundance of art galleries and antique stores. TRANSPORTATION AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION. The train station is located on the east side of town, away from most of the action. Trains arrive from Amsterdam (2V6hr. 2 per hr.

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