Maastricht

Maastricht can justifiably call itself an art city pur sang. Historical masterpieces – including some by Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens – can be found in the Bonnefanten Museum as well as a great many modern works. Nowhere else will you find so many art galleries per square kilometre exhibiting works by contemporary artists. You practically stumble over art, with a permanent collection of figures gracing the streets by artists such as Mari Andriessen, Charles Eyck, Arthur Spronken, Willem Hofhuizen and Piet Killaars. And last but not least, there is the TEFAF, an annual international art fair which puts Maastricht squarely on the international art map.