Leiden Castle

The Burcht van Leiden is an old shell keep in constructed in the 11th century. It is located at the spot where two tributaries of the Rhine come together, the and the Nieuwe Rijn. The structure is on top of a motte, and is today a public park.
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  • Type: Scenic viewpoint
  • Description: shell keep in the center of the city of Leiden, the Netherlands
  • Also known as: “Burcht van Leiden” and “De Burcht”
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Leiden City Hall and Weigh House.

Town hall
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is a town hall, which is situated 120 metres southwest of Leiden Castle.

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The 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. is situated 150 metres west of Leiden Castle.

Church
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The is a Gothic church in . Its earliest parts date back to the last quarter of the fourteenth century. Most of the current structure dates from the fifteenth century. is situated 170 metres southeast of Leiden Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Binnenstad and Pieterswijk.

Quarter
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is a quarter.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Leiden Castle

Latitude
52.15899° or 52° 9′ 32″ north
Longitude
4.49243° or 4° 29′ 33″ east
Open location code
9F465F5R+HX
Open­Street­Map ID
way 30714513
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
Wiki­data ID
Q2345558
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Russian—“Leiden Castle” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Burcht van Leiden”
  • Dutch: “De Burcht”
  • Dutch: “rijksmonumentnummer 532258”
  • German: “De Burcht in Leiden”
  • Italian: “Burcht van Leiden”
  • Italian: “castello di Leida”
  • Italian: “Castello di Leida”
  • Russian: “Бурхт”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Heleen van der Spek Glasatelier and Vestingwerken van Leiden.

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