Maastricht was heavily fortified during the Middle Ages, but just one gate remains from its great city walls. Now that gate plays host to a fine local history museum.
The beauty of this flat country, with its quilt-like cover of farmland, canals and flower fields, inspired painters centuries ago and still draws in the crowds.
Around The Hague’s central square you will discover fine dining, paintings by Dutch masters and the 13th-century castle that is the heart of Dutch political life.
There’s more to this international business complex than meets the eye, so make the short journey to the Zuidas district and prepare to be pleasantly surprised.