The St. Pietersberg Caves are just on the edge of Maastricht and near the boarder of Netherlands and Belgium in the southern Province of Netherlands called Limburg. Maastricht is the capitol city of Limburg.
The caves date from Roman Times, before Christ, but were used and lived in as recently as WWII as an escape from Hitler's occupying forces.
There are 2-hour tours inside the caves, which are cold enough for the guides to offer 'loan' jackets for sightseers to borrow while inside the caves and also tours conducted in English are available. What you see is incredible drawings and artwork (drawings and paintings) and intricate sculpture from the soft pale yellow sandstone, of which the caves are made. The guides, carrying gas lanterns and flashlights, will give you detailed information about the history of the caves and the artwork and people who stayed inside the caves throughout history. You walk along the natural sandy paths through this immense labyrinth, and it is very exciting to think of the history that these caves hold.lf you find yourself in Maastricht, I recommend this very interesting 8 EURO tour.
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This sounds a very interesting trip indeed. I agree with Andrew on this - if you do decise to add some more detailed information please let me know and I will happily re-rate.
Bollinger28 02.11.2007 18:01
This sounds just like the sort of tour I'd really enjoy - especially being able to see the cave drawings. Lexy
inbetweendaysx 01.11.2007 13:59
wow sounds interesting, if you add anymore info or pics it would be fantastic, let me know if you do x
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