Binnenstad

Binnenstad is a quarter in Leiden, Bollenstreek, South Holland. Binnenstad is situated nearby to the neighborhood Pieterswijk, as well as near Maredorp.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Weigh House and Leiden Castle.

Weigh House

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The Leiden Weigh House is a Rijksmonument located on Aalmarkt street. It was designed by Pieter Post around 1657 and opened in 1659. For centuries, merchants came here to weigh and trade a variety of goods.

Leiden Castle

Scenic viewpoint

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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.

Leiden City Hall

Town hall

Leiden City Hall

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Leiden City Hall is a town hall.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pieterswijk and D’Oude Morsch.

Pieterswijk

Neighborhood

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Pieterswijk is a neighborhood.

D’Oude Morsch

Neighborhood

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D’Oude Morsch is a neighborhood.

Vreewijk

Neighborhood

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Vreewijk is a neighborhood.

Binnenstad

Type: Quarter
Description: neighborhood of Leiden, Netherlands
Categories: neighborhood and locality
Location: Leiden, Bollenstreek, South Holland, Western Netherlands, Netherlands, Benelux, Europe
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Latitude

52.15958° or 52° 9′ 35″ north

Longitude

4.4908° or 4° 29′ 27″ east

Open location code

9F465F5R+R8

OpenStreetMap ID

node 6615171283

OpenStreetMap feature

place=quarter

Wikidata ID

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to French—“Binnenstad” goes by many names.

Dutch: “Binnenstad”
Dutch: “Leidse binnenstad”
French: “Binnenstad”

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Maredorp and De Camp.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Waaghoofd and Catharinabrug.

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