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Maastricht

The ambitions are clear: Maastricht as a candidate for the European Capital of Culture in 2018; working together with the rest of the region, because Maastricht shares a rich history and, more importantly, a cultural future with the rest of the region. Get to know the cultural face of Maastricht and her partner cities.

At the Bonnefanten Museum, besides impressive collections of classical paintings and sculptures you will find an internationally-oriented collection of contemporary art. Next door is NAiM/Bureau Europa, Maastricht's own centre of architecture, also well worth a visit. At the Centre Ceramique, contemporary expositions alternate at a rapid pace.
www.vvv-maastricht.eu

Sittard-Geleen

Together with Geleen, the lovely little city of Sittard forms the heart of what is known as the Westelijke Mijnstreek - the Western Mining Region. The birthplace of beloved late comedian Toon Hermans offers a wealth of monuments and museums, such as Museum Het Domein, with an extraordinary collection of contemporary art and civic history. In 2000, Sittard was declared the Greenest City in the Netherlands.

The bustling city centre, the cafes and their heated terraces offer a pleasant place to relax after a full day’s shopping. Sittard comes alive after dark. The varied nightlife, the city's theatres, and performances and festivals such as the Festival d-VERS on the old market square all contribute to Sittard’s dazzling character.
www.sittard-geleen.nl

Heerlen

Schunck is one of Heerlen’s most extraordinary buildings and deserves its nickname of “Window on Culture”. Formerly known as the Glaspaleis (Glass Palace), the building is home to the Vitruvianum Centre for Architecture in the Meuse-Rhine Euregion, as well as the Stadsgalerij Heerlen, the museum for contemporary and modern art. It also houses various other cultural institutions such as the arthouse cinema Filmhouse De Spiegel. Even the location of this cinema is unique – right up on the roof! From here you can enjoy a spectacular view of the entire city.
The newly renovated building of the Parkstad Theater Heerlen, the city theatre, is a feast for the eyes and offers a programme of national and international allure.
www.heerlen.nl

Aachen

Aachen has an abundance of mineral and hot springs which have been in use since Roman times. The Roman bath tradition lives on at the Carolus Thermen Spa, an absolute must if you enjoy pure relaxation. In a lavish thermal bath with countless pools, a large sauna complex, and a massage zone, you will be pampered from head to toe! Gorgeous fountains spread all over the city symbolise the importance of water for Aachen as a spa city. It’s definitely worth a closer look!  www.aachen-tourist.de 

Hasselt

 Whether you’re looking for fashion, history, or literature, you can find it in Hasselt!
If you’re interested in Hasselt’s cultural legacy, a visit to one of its museums is a must. For instance, visit the National Jenever Museum and immerse yourself in the world of Hasselt gin.
Check yourself out in old and new fashion trends at the Modemuseum Hasselt, or go on an exciting expedition at Het Stadsmus museum and learn about the residents of Hasselt!
www.hasselt.be

Liège

In Liège, culture is always within reach. The city boasts nineteen museums, all of which have their own speciality.

For instance, you could visit le Musée d’Art religieux et d’Art mosan (Museum of Religious and Mosan Art), le Musée de l’Art Wallon (Museum of Walloon art), or le Musée d’Art moderne et d’Art contemporain (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art). Or visit the beautiful churches of Saint James, Saint Martin and Saint Bartholomew with their marvellous baptismal fonts.
Along with the Royal Opera of Wallonia, the renowned Liège Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the cornerstones of Liege’s cultural life.
www.liege.be/tourisme