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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  • Scenic viewpoint
  • …is not wheelchair accessible
  • Description: shell keep in the center of the city of Leiden, the Netherlands
  • Also known as
    “Burcht van Leiden”
    “De Burcht”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Leiden City Hall and Weigh House.
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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. is situated 150 metres west of Leiden Castle.
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The is a Gothic church in . is situated 170 metres southeast of Leiden Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Binnenstad and Pieterswijk.
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is a quarter.
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is a neighborhood.
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is a neighborhood.

Leiden Castle

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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
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”
  • Hebrew: “מצודת ליידן”
  • 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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