Wyck, Maastricht Explained
| Wyck |
| Settlement Type: | neighbourhood |
| Subdivision Type: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name: | Maastricht |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Limburg |
| Subdivision Type2: | Country |
| Subdivision Name2: | Netherlands |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Ha: | 64 |
| Population Total: | 4600 (Wyck-Céramique combined) |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
Wyck (pronounced as /nl/; li|Wiek pronounced as /li/) is a neighbourhood in Maastricht, Netherlands,[1] comprising the eastern bank of the Meuse (nl|Maas) in the city's historic centre.
Areas
The neighbourhood consists of three distinct parts:
- Oud-Wyck ("Old Wyck"), comprising the oldest built-up area, until 1867 surrounded by Maastricht's Medieval city wall.
- Stationsbuurt ("Station Neighbourhood"), the area west of the railway and Maastricht railway station, predominantly dating from the 19th century.
- Céramique, on the former factory grounds of Société Céramique south of Old Wyck, redeveloped during the 1990s/2000s. The area consists mostly of new-built apartment blocks, designed by international architects, and some restored factory buildings. The Bonnefantenmuseum, designed by Aldo Rossi, is a major landmark along the Meuse river. Though sometimes seen as a neighbourhood in itself, Céramique is officially part of Wyck.
Notable features
Location
50.8494°N 5.7019°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Google Maps .
