Biesland (Maastricht) Explained
| Biesland |
| Settlement Type: | nayberhood |
| Subdivision Type: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name: | Maastricht |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Limburg |
| Subdivision Type2: | Country |
| Subdivision Name2: | Netherlands |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Ha: | 56 |
| Population Total: | 1579 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
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 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
References
50.8406°N 5.6738°W
Notes and References
- Web site: All-In Real Estate verkocht Bonnefanten College . 9 July 2018 .
