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
neighbourhood
Location of Biesland in Maastricht
Location of Biesland in Maastricht
MunicipalityMaastricht
ProvinceLimburg
CountryNetherlands
Area
 • Total56 ha (138 acres)
Population
 • Total1,579
 • Density2,800/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
    National heritage site 506733, tobacco factory Philips
  • Theresia Church
    Theresia Church
  • National heritage site 506723, former convent of the Brothers of Maastricht
    National heritage site 506723, former convent of the Brothers of Maastricht

References
  1. "All-In Real Estate verkocht Bonnefanten College". 9 July 2018.

50.8406°N 5.6738°E / 50.8406; 5.6738


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