Schouwenhoven

Schouwenhoven is an apartment building in Leiden, Bollenstreek, South Holland. Schouwenhoven is situated near the bridge Park Brug Kweeklust (754), as well as near the government office Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland and Naturalis Biodiversity Center.

Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland

Government office

The Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland is the oldest water authority in the Netherlands, having received commission to coordinate protection of the land from flooding in 1255 from Count William II of Holland and Zeeland. Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland is situated 150 metres north of Schouwenhoven.

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Museum

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Naturalis Biodiversity Center is a national museum of natural history and a research center on biodiversity in Leiden, Netherlands. It was named the European Museum of the Year 2021. Naturalis Biodiversity Center is situated 570 metres east of Schouwenhoven.

Wereldmuseum Leiden

Museum

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Wereldmuseum Leiden is a Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands located in the university city of Leiden. As of 2014, the museum, along with Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, in Amsterdam, and Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, together make up the National Museum of World Cultures. Wereldmuseum Leiden is situated 1¼ km east of Schouwenhoven.