🇳🇱 Maastricht in a Day | Royal Day Out

✨ "A pocket-sized fairytale city" – easily explored in just one day! Here’s my King’s Day adventure: 📚 Book Store Dominicanen Gothic shell meets modern bookstore 30-min max: Climb to the 3rd floor for the perfect shot 📸 (Most books in Dutch, but the architecture steals the show) 🎵 Vrijthof Square King’s Day concert chaos 🎶 – crowded but vibrant! Pro tip: Grab a Limburgse vlaai (pie) from a stall ⛪ St. John’s Church Free entry, but pay €2.50 to climb the tower Worth it! Panoramic views of orange-clad crowds 👑 🕯️ Basilica of Our Lady The showstopper: Stained glass casting moody rainbows 🌈 Locals whispering prayers in the dim light Free & deeply atmospheric Why I Loved It: ✅ All highlights within walking distance ✅ Perfect mix of history + local life ✅ King’s Day magic (orange everywhere!) #MaastrichtDiaries #DutchRoyalty #OneDayItinerary