Catharinabrug

Catharinabrug is a bridge in Leiden, Bollenstreek, South Holland. Catharinabrug is situated nearby to the recreation area Waaghoofd, as well as near the quarter Binnenstad.

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Type: Bridge
Description: bridge in Leiden, Netherlands
Also known as: “Catherinabrug”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Weigh House and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.

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.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

Museum

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The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is the national archaeological museum of the Netherlands, located in Leiden. It grew out of the collection of Leiden University and still closely co-operates with its Faculty of Archaeology. Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is situated 370 metres southwest of Catharinabrug.

Museum Boerhaave

Museum

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Rijksmuseum Boerhaave is a museum of the history of science and medicine, based in Leiden, Netherlands. The museum hosts a collection of historical scientific instruments from all disciplines, but mainly from medicine, physics, and astronomy. Museum Boerhaave is situated 230 metres northwest of Catharinabrug.