Biesland (Maastricht)
Biesland is a neighbourhood of Maastricht, Netherlands located in the southwest of the city. It is mainly a residential neighbourhood and relatively affluent.
Biesland | |
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neighbourhood | |
Location of Biesland in Maastricht | |
Municipality | Maastricht |
Province | Limburg |
Country | Netherlands |
Area | |
• Total | 56 ha (138 acres) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,579 |
• Density | 2,800/km2 (7,300/sq mi) |
Notable features
- The former convent (built 1909) of the Brothers of Maastricht, a Roman Catholic Congregation, now housing 257 student residences[1]
- The former tobacco factory Philips (built 1918), currently housing some retail facilities
- Jekerpark, a park along the Jeker river which functions as Biesland's northeastern border
- Waldeckpark, includes remnants of Maastricht's ancient fortifications
Impressions
- National heritage site 506733, tobacco factory Philips
- Theresia Church
- National heritage site 506723, former convent of the Brothers of Maastricht
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