Biesland (Maastricht)

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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)

Biesland is a neighbourhood of Maastricht, Netherlands located in the southwest of the city. It is mainly a residential neighbourhood and relatively affluent.

Notable features

  • The former convent (built 1909) of the Brothers of Maastricht, a Roman Catholic Congregation, now housing a secondary school
  • 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

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