Maastricht grew up around the crossing of the Maas known to the Romans as the Mosae Trajectum. The bridge at Maastricht formed a vital link in the Roman communication route from Gaul to Germany built under Emperor Augustus (27 B.C. -14 A.D.). The river itself formed a second communication route and a small trading settlement grew up around the bridge.
The city of Maastricht is surrounded by anwonderful elevating landscape. Recently a golf course has been opened on the border of the city. The golf course is on historic premises and has an international air to it.
