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Zuid-Willemsvaart

The Zuid-Willemsvaart [zœytˈʋɪləmsfaːrt zœytˈʋɪləmsfaːrt] ("South Willem's Canal") is a canal in the southern Netherlands, providing a shortcut in river Meuse between the cities of Maastricht and 's-Hertogenbosch. The canal was named after King William I of the Netherlands, with "South" added to avoid confusion with two other canals commissioned by and named after the King: the Willemsvaart near Zwolle and the Noord-Willemskanaal in the province of Groningen.

Located at 50.8667, 5.68333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Canals in the Netherlands

Maastricht University

Maastricht University (officially abbreviated as UM) is a public university in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Founded in 1976, the university is the second youngest in the Netherlands. The university's founding name was Rijksuniversiteit Limburg and was changed into Universiteit Maastricht in 1996. Since 2008 the name is Maastricht University, which the university claims will emphasize the international character.

Located at 50.8471, 5.68667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Education in Maastricht, Maastricht University, Universities in the Netherlands, Educational institutions established in 1976, Universities using Problem-based learning, 1976 establishments in the Netherlands, Public universities in the Netherlands

Siege of Maastricht

The Siege of Maastricht was one of the key elements in King Louis XIV's plans to attack the Netherlands, in order to revenge the humiliating conditions enforced on him by the Triple Alliance when he tried to fully conquer the Spanish Netherlands. After making a feint for Ghent and Brussels, Louis marched his army past Maastricht, a condominium of the United Provinces and the Bishopric of Liège, in May 1672, not bothering to take the fortress.

Located at 50.85, 5.68333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1673, 1673 in Europe, Maastricht, Sieges involving France, Sieges involving Spain, Sieges involving the Dutch Republic, 1673 in the Dutch Republic

Itteren

Itteren is a town in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Maastricht, and lies about 6 km north of Maastricht. Itteren was a separate municipality until 1970, when it was merged with Maastricht. In 2001, Itteren had 977 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.25 km², and contained 396 residences.

Located at 50.9, 5.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands), Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands), Neighbourhoods of Maastricht

Borgharen

Borgharen is a town in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is a part of the municipality of Maastricht, and lies about 3 km north of Maastricht. Until 1970, it was a separate municipality. In 2001, Borgharen had 1814 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.34 km², and contained 732 residences.

Located at 50.8833, 5.68333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands), Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands), Neighbourhoods of Maastricht

Siege of Maastricht (1579)

The Siege of Maastricht was a battle of the Eighty Years' War it lasted from March 12 - July 1, 1579. The Spanish were victorious.

Located at 50.85, 5.68333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles involving the Netherlands, Battles involving Spain, Maastricht, Conflicts in 1579, 1579 in Europe, Military history of the Seventeen Provinces

Basilica of Saint Servatius

The Basilica of Saint Servatius is a Roman catholic church dedicated to Saint Servatius, in the city of Maastricht, the Netherlands. The architecturally hybrid but mainly Romanesque church is situated next to the Gothic church of Saint John, facing the town's main square, Vrijthof.

Located at 50.8486, 5.68722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Churches in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in Maastricht, Basilica churches in the Netherlands, Former cathedrals in the Netherlands, Mosan art, Romanesque architecture in the Netherlands, Visitor attractions in Limburg (Netherlands)

Sint-Lambertuskerk (Maastricht)

The Sint-Lambertuskerk is a church in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. Built between 1914 and 1916, the church was named after the Maastricht-born saint Lambert. At the time of its completion, it was the first church outside the old city wall. The church was designed by Hubert van Groenendael in neo-Romanesque style on a cruciform plan. The church was initially operated as a Roman Catholic parish church. Soon after its completion in 1916, subsidence cracks developed in the structure.

Located at 50.8497, 5.67694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in Limburg (Netherlands), Buildings and structures in Maastricht, Religious buildings completed in 1916