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Limburg - Netherlands

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 0 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

Jeker

The Jeker is a river in Belgium and in the Netherlands. It is a leftbank tributary to the river Meuse. The source of the Jeker is situated near the village of Geer in the Belgian province of Liège. The river is about 54 kilometers (33,5 miles) long, of which 50 kilometers in Belgium, and 4 km in the Netherlands, where it flows into the river Meuse at Maastricht (Netherlands). Places through which the Jeker passes are among others Waremme, Tongeren, Kanne, (all three in Belgium) and Maastricht.

Located at 50.85, 5.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Rivers of Belgium, Rivers of the Netherlands, International rivers of Europe, Meuse drainage basin

Bonnefanten Museum

The Bonnefanten Museum is a museum of fine art in Maastricht, Netherlands.

Located at 50.8428, 5.7025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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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 0 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

Veldwezelt-Hezerwater

Veldwezelt-Hezerwater is a Palaeolithic archaeological site in the municipality of Lanaken in the province of Limburg, Belgium.

Located at 50.856, 5.641 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Prehistoric sites in Belgium, Stone Age sites in Europe, Former populated places in Belgium, Archaeological sites in Belgium, Neanderthal sites

Maastricht Academy of Music

The Maastricht Academy of Music, Dutch: Conservatorium Maastricht, located in the city of Maastricht, is one of nine music academies in the Netherlands. The academy is a faculty of the Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Zuyd in Dutch) for the Bachelor programme and the "Zuid Nederlandse Hogeschool voor Muziek" for the Master programme, in co-operation with the Fontys Academy of Music, academy of Music of the Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

Located at 50.845, 5.68694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Maastricht Academy of Music, Vocational universities in the Netherlands, Music schools in the Netherlands, Education in 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 2 miles away.
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Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands), Populated places in Limburg (Netherlands), Neighbourhoods of Maastricht

University College Maastricht

University College Maastricht (abbreviated as, and informally UCM) is an English language, internationally oriented, liberal arts and sciences college housed in the 15th century Nieuwenhof monastery in Maastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 2002, it is the second of its kind in the Netherlands. The college is part of Maastricht University and offers an honours programme with a high workload for motivated students.

Located at 50.8443, 5.6886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Education in Maastricht, Educational institutions established in 2002, Liberal arts colleges at universities in the Netherlands, Maastricht University, Universities in the Netherlands, Universities using Problem-based learning, 2002 establishments in the Netherlands

Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts

The Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts, Dutch: Toneelacademie Maastricht, is located in the city of Maastricht in the Netherlands. It is part of the Zuyd University. The training found at the various academies of dramatic arts in the Netherlands comes under the heading "Hoger Beroepsonderwijs" (in short HBO) which means Higher Professional Education. The Academie proposes a 4 years Bachelor programme (BMus and BMus ed.

Located at 50.8465, 5.68842 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Education in Maastricht

Onze-Lieve-Vrouweplein

The Onze-Lieve-Vrouweplein ("Square of Our Lady") is a square in the historic center of Maastricht, The Netherlands. The Onze-Lieve-Vrouweplein was originally named Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerkhof, because it was the churchyard of the Basilica of Our Lady and the neighboring Saint Nicholas Church (demolished in 1838). In 1986 remains of a 2nd century AD enclosed shrine and the remnants of a tower and parts of the walls of the former Roman castrum, dating back to ca. 313 AD, were discovered.

Located at 50.8475, 5.693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Maastricht, Squares in the Netherlands

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 0 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 0 miles away.
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Oud-Vroenhoven

Oud-Vroenhoven is former municipality in the Dutch province of Limburg. It merged with Maastricht in 1920. The municipality covered a large part of the current municipality of Maastricht west of the River Meuse outside the walls of the city.

Located at 50.8333, 5.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands)

Sint Pieter

Sint Pieter (Saint Peter) is a neighbourhood in the city of Maastricht, in the Dutch province of Limburg. It is located on the western bank of the river Meuse, in the south of the city, and borders Belgium. It is a relatively affluent neighbourhood. Sint Pieter used to be a separate village, and was also a separate municipality until it merged with Maastricht in 1920. The municipality covered the village of Sint Pieter and the hill Sint-Pietersberg.

Located at 50.8333, 5.68333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Former municipalities of Limburg (Netherlands), Neighbourhoods of Maastricht

Maastricht Natural History Museum

The Maastricht Natural History Museum is a small museum of natural history in Maastricht, Netherlands. The museum is located in a former monastery called Grauwzustersklooster in the historic district Jekerkwartier in the centre of Maastricht. The collection is dedicated to the geology, paleontology, flora and fauna of South Limburg.

Located at 50.8449, 5.6878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Natural history museums in the Netherlands, Museums in Maastricht

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 1 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

Jekerkwartier

The Jekerkwartier is a neighbourhood in the old city centre of Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands. It is named after the Jeker river that flows through the neighbourhood into the Meuse.

Located at 50.8442, 5.69139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Maastricht

Basilica of Our Lady, Maastricht

The Basilica of Our Lady is a Romanesque church in the historic center of Maastricht, the Netherlands. The church is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption and is a Roman catholic parish church in the Diocese of Roermond. The church is often referred to as the Star of the Sea (Dutch: Sterre der Zee), after the church's main devotion, Our Lady, Star of the Sea.

Located at 50.8475, 5.69361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 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, Romanesque architecture in the Netherlands, Mosan art, Rijksmonuments in Limburg, Visitor attractions in Limburg (Netherlands)

Museum aan het Vrijthof

The Museum aan het Vrijthof is a museum of (local) history, art and artifacts in Maastricht, Netherlands.

Located at 50.8428, 5.7025 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Maastricht, Museums established in 1973, 1973 establishments in the Netherlands, History museums in the Netherlands, Art museums and galleries in the Netherlands

Beluga (restaurant)

Beluga is a restaurant on Plein 1992 in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that is awarded two Michelin stars from 2005 to present. It was awarded one Michelin star in the period 1998-2004. GaultMillau gave the restaurant a rating of 19.5 out of 20. The restaurant was established by chef Hans van Wolde in 1997. Originally is was located in Havenstraat in the old centre of Maastricht.

Located at 50.8461, 5.69882 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Maastricht, Restaurants in the Netherlands, Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the Netherlands

Château Neercanne

Château Neercanne (also known as Agimont or kasteel Neercanne) is a restaurant located in Maastricht in the Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that is awarded one or two Michelin stars in the periods 1957-1982 and 1986-present. GaultMillau awarded them 15.0 points (out of 20). Head chef in the Michelin period, were, amongst others, Theo Koch and Ber Stassen.

Located at 50.8189, 5.66793 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sint Servaasbrug

Sint Servaasbrug (or the St. Servatius Bridge) is an arched stone footbridge across the Meuse River in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is named after Saint Servatius, the first bishop of Maastricht, and (despite being largely rebuilt after World War II) it has been called the oldest bridge in the Netherlands.

Located at 50.8492, 5.69583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bridges in the Netherlands, Buildings and structures in Maastricht, Deck arch bridges, Footbridges, Rijksmonuments in Limburg

Toine Hermsen (restaurant)

Toine Hermsen is a restaurant located in Maastricht in the Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one or two Michelin stars from 1993 to present. GaultMillau awarded the restaurant 16.0 out of 20 points. Toine Hermsen is a member of Les Patrons Cuisiniers.

Located at 50.8469, 5.6941 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Au Coin des Bons Enfants

Au Coin des Bons Enfants is a restaurant located in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is a fine dining restaurant that was awarded one Michelin star in the period 1958-1970 and 2006-2012. GaultMillau awarded the restaurant 15.0 out of 20 points. First head chef was Theo Koch. In 1995, George Taselaar took over the restaurant and became head chef. The restaurant is located in a former orphanage, originally built in 1750.

Located at 50.8461, 5.68743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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