Historic city of the Netherlands. Population 11 3 million (1983). Coal, metallurgy, chemical, rubber, glass and other industries. Transportation hub between Central and Northern Europe. The city's attractions, there are built in the 5th century church, and the European Baroque town hall and the Museum of Modern Art. "Maastricht Treaty" was signed here.
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The second Saturday in May, Tulip Festival:: Wednesday May 15th Maastricht closest Folk Festivals: National Day: April 30, Windmill Day Maastricht city map: Maastricht cuisine: Barnard grams root, cheese, Maastricht Shopping: Barnard grams roots, antique, wooden shoes, cheese, ceramics, diamonds Maastricht is located in the south of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium border, is the oldest city in the Netherlands, but also the heart of the Netherlands. Maastricht term "Maas river channel" means in Dutch, one of the major rivers of Europe Maas river flows from south to north through the city into the North Sea. Due to geographical, historical and other factors, the city has with other Dutch cities distinct natural landscape and cultural style, since ancient times because he lives in traffic hub and prosperity. Maastricht is located in the south of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium border, is the oldest city in the Netherlands, but also the heart of the Netherlands. Maastricht term "Maas river channel" means in Dutch, one of the major rivers of Europe Maas river flows from south to north through the city into the North Sea. Due to geographical, historical and other factors, the city has with other Dutch cities distinct natural landscape and cultural style, since ancient times because he lives in traffic hub and prosperity. Maastricht in the Netherlands in the border areas, with Belgium, Germany, adjacent to the oldest city in the Netherlands. Since ancient times, because that's located in the hub of the river Maas and prosperity. Here in recent years because of the signing of the Treaty of the European Union, known as the "Maastricht Treaty" (treaty of maastricht), and reputable. Maastricht is actually a typical European city: covered brick romantic medieval shopping streets, people could not help but mouth-watering international cuisine, the essence of Europe can say all this together. Maastricht's name originated in Latin mosae trajectum, meaning "place across the Maas River." As the Maas River has an important transport and military position, the Netherlands, Spain and France all have been captured Maastricht, and makes residents here lead to a lot of innocent scourge. Although Maastricht is now no longer a military fortress powerhouse, but she monuments at up to 1,450 colors with multi-national culture still attracts tourists from around the world. On Maastricht winding brick road walking the line, like exposure to the Middle Ages. Maastricht was a good food, in addition to traditional Dutch cuisine, States delicious cuisine restaurants abound here, French restaurants, Italian restaurants, etc., and even many restaurant menus are marked in English, French, German and other multi-lingual instructions. Visitors to Maastricht, be sure to try the local delicacy of white Cun shoots (May-June), rommedoe cheese, fresh trout, mushrooms produced in limestone caves, as well as fine wines. In the outskirts of Maastricht scattered over the castle restaurant, which chateau neercanne or the Netherlands in 1191 concluded "Maastricht Treaty", the Queen hosted leaders of the restaurant. This 1698-built wine cellar with private castle, and fine wines full of flavor.
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No. 3
Maastricht (Dutch: Maastricht) is located southeast of Limburg in the Netherlands a city is the capital of the province's population of 121,573 people (2005). The city is located between the Meuse (Maas in Dutch) southeast of Liege in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany Aachen. Name of the city from its Latin name Trajectum Ad Mosam (Meuse River through) come. Maastricht and Nijmegen who is the oldest city in the Netherlands has a controversy over the years. Nijmegen in the Netherlands named after the city of Rome under the rules established by the first city. Maastricht was the first to establish the rules under the medieval city of cities, this rule evolved today's city naming rules. But no matter how standards under the Maastricht is undoubtedly the first _set_tlements in the Netherlands. Maastricht, including Maastricht University, Fort 荷兰林 government and Bonnefanten Museum of Art and other attractions. The city's well-known companies, including ENCI (Dutch first cement company), Vodafone, Mercedes-Benz, Sappi, Hewlett-Packard. In the south of the city there is a hill called Peter Forsberg, an ancient hill fort and internal network intertwined cave. Long cave thermostat 10 degrees Celsius, the bats are hibernating. These caves are due at first mined in the mountains digging marl formed to build a house. Later, they became a hiding place during World War II resistance organization frequently used. After ENCI began using lime mud production of cement, lime mud they slashed the original excavation of the hill side. After mining waste pile up became a new hill. They repeatedly accidentally discovered fossils excavated lime mud in the process. One of the most famous is the 1870 discovery of mosasaurs fossils. Hence the name of the city in academia will this fossil in which six million years ago era named "Maastrichtian." History In Maastricht Tessie side Paleolithic remains found between 80,000 to 250,000 years, the Celtics before the Romans came here, lived there for at least 500 years. Shengsefasi (Saint Servatius) is the first bishop in the Netherlands. His tomb in Shengsefasi Temple (Basilica Saint Servatius, Dutch name Sint Servaasbasiliek) inside, where pilgrims prefer: 1984 Pope John Paul II visited it. The church and some of possession Shengsefasi relics of saints, these relics will be out of every seven years, in the city parade. But in the Middle Ages as a result of riots in the parade, the event was forced to stop. Maastricht has always been an early Christian diocese until the eighth century it was replaced by the nearby city of Liege. Maastricht in the Middle Ages when the bishop of Liege and the Duke of Brabant rule became a dual authority of the city. In 1204, it was granted the right to the city. Duke Dutch rule in 1632 was recaptured in the city from the Spaniards after replacing, this dual rule has been maintained to 1794 the French conquest and annexation of Maastricht. June 14, 1673, Louis XIV's army began to surround Maastricht. June 30 after two weeks, Maastricht surrendered to the French army. French troops in 1673 to 1679 between the Dutch occupied the city, of which 后马斯特里赫 special was back under Dutch rule. At the end of the Napoleonic era, 1815, Maastricht became part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. 1830, when the southern province seek independent kingdom (after the establishment of Belgium), Maastricht, the Netherlands garrison ignore anti-sentiment within the city, remained loyal to the king of the Netherlands. Maastricht between 1830 and 1839 are neither the Netherlands nor belong to Belgium. 1839 London Treaty enters into force, the eastern Maastricht and Limburg in Belgium, although closer geographically and culturally, but was permanently given to the Netherlands. Because the special geographical location, Maastricht closer than other Dutch cities in Belgium and Germany, which have brought some of the characteristics of non-Netherlands. Even to today, Maastricht person (Limburg and other people) still retain their own language and culture, some people want and the Limburg region of Belgium and Germany to re-form a Limburg area. September 14, 1944, Maastricht was the first liberated by the Allies during World War II in the Dutch city. In 1976, the Maastricht became part of the Euregio Maas-Rhine. In 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed here, the European Union was born. Educational institutions Maastricht School of Management (Maastricht School of Management) Maastricht University includes: Maastricht King College (University College Maastricht) Maastricht United World College (United World College Maastricht): United World College program in August 2009 to commence operation Zuyd University includes: Maastricht Theatre Academy (Academy of Dramatic Arts Maastricht) Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts (Academy of Fine Arts Maastricht) Maastricht Hotel School (Hotelschool Maastricht) Maastricht Academy of Music (Maastricht Conservatory) Famous people Peter Debye (1884-1966), Nobel Prize winner, was born in Maastricht in 1884 Andre Rieu (1949), violinist Bo Duan · Zenden (1976), football player · Peter van den Hoogenband (1978), swimmer Sister Cities Liege, Belgium Koblenz, Germany Nicaragua, El Rama
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Maastricht The Netherlands (Dutch: Maastricht) southeast of the city the capital of Limburg. Located Maas River, near the Belgian border. Population of 121,573 people (2005). Name of the city from its Latin name Trajectum Ad Mosam (Meuse River through) come. The city is located between the Meuse (Maas in Dutch) southeast of Liege in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany Aachen. Fourth century was built. Eighteenth century has been France, Belgium possession, 1830 vested the Netherlands. Coal. Metallurgy, chemical, rubber, glass, ceramics, cement, textile and other industries. There are six century church, Museum of Modern Art and other buildings. Tourism is important. Maastricht, including Maastricht University, Fort 荷兰林 government and Bonnefanten Museum of Art. Other well-known companies, including ENCI (Dutch first cement industry), Vodafone, Mercedes-Benz, Sappi, Hewlett-Packard. Travel Maastricht and Nijmegen who is the oldest city in the Netherlands has a controversy over the years. Nijmegen in the Netherlands named after the city of Rome under the rules established by the first city. Maastricht was the first to establish the rules under the medieval city of cities, this rule evolved today's city naming rules. But no matter what kind of rules, Maastricht is no doubt that the first _set_tlements in the Netherlands. In the south of the city there is a hill called Peter Forsberg, an ancient hill fort and internal network intertwined cave. Cave maintain a constant temperature 10 degrees Celsius, the bats are hibernating. This hole is formed at first mined in the mountains digging marl to build a house. But it also led to a hiding place it became a very widely used during World War II. Later, lime mud used to make cement by the ENCI, a large chunk of childhood in the process side of the mountain is removed, unused materials are piled up and become a new hill. In addition to lime mud excavation process, the fossil was found, of which the most famous is the 1870 discovery of fossils of mosasaurs. It led to the city named six hundred years of the birth of the era: the Cretaceous (Maastrichtian). History In Maastricht Tessie side Paleolithic remains found between 80,000 to 250,000 years, the Celtics before the Romans came here, lived there for at least 500 years. Saint Servatius was the first bishop of the Netherlands. His tomb in the Basilica Saint Servatius Basilica, pilgrims favorite places: in 1984 Pope John Paul II visited it. Gilt golden temple contains the relics of saints, these relics will be out of every seven years, in the city parade, but in the Middle Ages because of the riots caused by the event team was forced to stop. Maastricht has always been an early Christian diocese until the 8th century it lost this position to the nearby city of Liege. Bishop of Maastricht in the Middle Ages and the Duke of Brabant Liege rule became a dual authority of the city. In 1204, it was granted the right to the city. Duke's rule in 1632 was replaced by the Dutch from the Spaniards back to this city, this double domination maintained until 1794 the French conquest and annexation of Maastricht. June 14, 1673, a soldier of Louis XIV began to surround Maastricht. June 30 after two weeks, Maastricht surrendered to the French army. French troops in 1673 to 1679 between the Dutch occupied the city, of which 后马斯特里赫 special was back under Dutch rule. At the end of the Napoleonic era, 1815, Maastricht became part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. 1830, when the southern province seek independent kingdom (after the establishment of Belgium), Maastricht, the Netherlands garrison ignore anti-sentiment within the city, remained loyal to the king of the Netherlands. Maastricht between 1830 and 1839 are neither the Netherlands nor belong to Belgium. 1839 London Treaty enters into force, the eastern Maastricht and Limburg in Belgium, although closer geographically and culturally, but was permanently given to the Netherlands. Because the special geographical Maastricht closer than other Dutch cities in Belgium and Germany, which have brought some of the characteristics of non-Netherlands. Even today, people in Maastricht (Limburg and other people) still retain their own language and culture, some people want and the Limburg region of Belgium and Germany to re-form a Limburg area. September 14, 1944, Maastricht was the first liberated by the Allies during World War II in the Dutch city. In 1976, the Maastricht became part of the Euregio Maas-Rhine. December 1991, "Maastricht Treaty" signed here, the European Union was born.