Often flying under the radar of many travelers, Maastricht is one of Europe’s hidden gems, offering rich history, stunning architecture and a vibrant cultural and culinary scene. ByJoanne Shurvell, ...

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Deep beneath the Dutch city lie vast subterranean spaces that have served as art canvases, air raid shelters and a strategic command center. By A.J. Goldmann Reporting from Maastricht, the Netherlands ...

On the wall near the start of the Maastricht Underground tour of the Netherlands' Grotten Noord and De Kluis (North Caves and The Vault) is a painting of a priestess of the ancient Roman goddess Vesta ...

The ideal time to visit this charming Dutch city is during FashionClash, an annual festival each November that’s a brilliant mashup of fashion, art, film and performance. The beautiful city of ...

TEFAF Maastricht is widely regarded as the world’s premier fair for fine art, antiques and design. Courtesy of TEFAF. Photo Jitske Nap Speaking to Observer in advance of this year’s opening, van den ...

Maastricht Aachen Airport released its annual results for 2025. The Dutch airport handled 41,636 tonnes of cargo and 159,270 ...