Biesland (Maastricht)

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Biesland
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)

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

  • Theresia Church

  • National heritage site 506723, former convent of the Brothers of Maastricht

Neighbouring areas
Mariaberg Mariaberg / Jekerkwartier Jekerdal
Mariaberg Jekerdal
   Biesland  
Campagne Sint Pieter Sint Pieter

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