Maastricht

Among Limburg’s cities, Maastricht stands out for its centuries-old position on the River Meuse and its place in the story of European cooperation. The compact centre combines medieval streets with the Vrijthof, a broad square bordered by the Basilica of Saint Servatius and St John’s Church. Maastricht began as a Roman settlement at a crossing of the Meuse; its name derives from the Latin Mosa Trajectum, meaning “crossing of the Meuse.” In 1992, the Treaty on European Union was signed here, permanently linking the city with the creation of the EU. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Maastricht and the Meuse valley.

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