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Maastricht and Nijmegen; former Roman towns
Did you know that Nijmegen (Noviomagus) and Maastricht (Mosae Trajectum) were notable Roman towns during the Roman Empire (55 BC to 410 AD)?
Vinyards in the Netherlands
Did you know there are more than 100 commercial vinyards in the Netherlands, most of them in Limburg and the Achterhoek? Together they produce...
Valkenburg Castle
Did you know that Valkenburg Castle is the only elevated castle in the Netherlands? The castle was built during the 11th century and destroyed...
Highest point in the Netherlands
Did you know that Vaalserberg is the highest point in the European part of the Netherlands? This is also where the borders of the...
Americas in the Netherlands
Did you know there are two Americas in the Netherlands? There is a town called America with a couple of thousand inhabitants in the...
Vlaai: pastry tart from the southern province of Limburg
Did you know that 'vlaai' (pronounced as 'fly') is a typically pastry tart from the southern province of Limburg?Vlaai comes in many varieties; with...
‘Vlaai’ for obedient drivers
Did you know that the next few weeks in certain urban residential areas in Limburg drivers will be rewarded by police with a 'vlaai'...
Golden Jubilee year of the Maastricht Conservatory
Did you know that 250 church bells and 4 carrilons will sounds over Maastricht on Friday 27 January at 11.30am to kick off the...