Maastricht

Day trip to Maastricht with Chiara and Valeria was really nice. Maastricht is distinctly different from other Dutch cities. For one thing, it's near the borders of Netherlands, hemmed in between Belgium and Germany. In addition, there is some Roman history to this city as represented by the Roman cathedrales. What I truly like about European countries is the fact that they have such a rich history and culture, and that within each country, cities vary. It's a pity that when people visit the Netherlands, they usually only go to Amsterdam. There is so much more to the country than its capital, and it's really interesting to learn about the differences between cities.


Crossing the River Maas




Staduis (Town Hall).







Helpoort, the oldest surviving town gate in the Netherlands










Saint Servaasbasiliek















No time for rest! Gotta make my last few days here useful!