Maastricht is located in the south-eastern part of the Netherlands. The small town is famous for its historical and architectural monuments, second only to Amsterdam. Maastricht is situated on the Meuse River. It is believed that these are the places where the first settlement in the modern Netherlands territory was founded. However, the city is famous not only for its history but also for its unique, comfortable, and hearty atmosphere. There are many cozy squares, more than four hundred cafes, bars and restaurants, a lot of chic boutiques, and inexpensive souvenir shops. Perhaps, this is because the city is very international. You can hear Dutch, French, and German, and all that mixed with the local dialect. And millions of tourists bring their overtones to the multi-voiced human choir, which sounds daily in this city, perhaps the coziest in the country.