Merenwijk-Centrum

Merenwijk-Centrum is a quarter in Leiden, Bollenstreek, South Holland and has about 16,500 residents. Merenwijk-Centrum is situated nearby to the neighborhood Molens, as well as near Vlinders.

Type: Quarter with 16,500 residents
Description: neighborhood in Leiden, Netherlands
Also known as: “Merenwijk”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Oud Poelgeest and Kapel van Onze Lieve Vrouw van de Rozenkrans.

Oud Poelgeest

Castle

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Oud Poelgeest is a castle in Oegstgeest, north of Leiden, that was the former home of the Dutch scientist Herman Boerhaave. He was a Dutch humanist and physician of European fame.

Kapel van Onze Lieve Vrouw van de Rozenkrans

Church

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Kapel van Onze Lieve Vrouw van de Rozenkrans is a church.

Islamitisch Centrum Imam Malik

Mosque

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Islamitisch Centrum Imam Malik is a mosque.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Warmond and Binnenstad.

Warmond

Village

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Warmond is a village and former municipality in the Western Netherlands, north of Leiden in the province of South Holland. The municipality covered an area of 14.42 km2, of which 4.42 km2 is water; had a population of 4,977 in 2004.