Burcht van Leiden
The Burcht van Leiden is an old shell keep in Leiden constructed in the 11th century. It is located at the spot where two tributaries of the Rhine come together, the Oude Rijn and the Nieuwe Rijn. The structure is on top of a motte, and is today a public park.
- Castle
- …lies at an elevation of 7 metres (23 feet)
- …is also known as “De Burcht”
- Description: shell keep in the center of the city of Leiden, the Netherlands
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Leiden City Hall and Weigh House.
Leiden City Hall
Town hall
Leiden City Hall is a town hall, which is situated 100 metres southwest of Burcht van Leiden.
Weigh House
The Leiden Weigh House is a Rijksmonument located on Aalmarkt street. Weigh House is situated 140 metres west of Burcht van Leiden.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Binnenstad and Pieterswijk.
Burcht van Leiden
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Latitude
52.15889° or 52° 9′ 32″ north
Longitude
4.49222° or 4° 29′ 32″ east
Open location code
9F465F5R+HV
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Russian—“Burcht van Leiden” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Burcht van Leiden”
- Dutch: “De Burcht”
- Dutch: “rijksmonumentnummer 532258”
- German: “De Burcht in Leiden”
- Hebrew: “מצודת ליידן”
- Italian: “Burcht van Leiden”
- Italian: “castello di Leida”
- Italian: “Castello di Leida”
- Russian: “Бурхт”
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