Kerkbrug

Kerkbrug is a bridge in Netherlands. Kerkbrug is situated nearby to the apartment building Eduard IJdo, as well as near the fitness club Namasté Studio’s.

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Type: Bridge
Description: bridge in Netherlands
Also known as: “Kerkbrug (Leiden)”, “Kerkbrug, laatst overgebleven dubbele ophaalbrug te Leiden”, and “rijksmonumentnummer 25671”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Leiden Castle and Evangelisch Lutherse kerk.

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 Castle is situated 160 metres southwest of Kerkbrug.

Evangelisch Lutherse kerk

Church

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Evangelisch Lutherse kerk is a church, which is situated 100 metres southeast of Kerkbrug.

Hooglandse Kerk

Church

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The Hooglandse Kerk is a Gothic church in Leiden. Its earliest parts date back to the last quarter of the fourteenth century. Most of the current structure dates from the fifteenth century. Hooglandse Kerk is situated 200 metres south of Kerkbrug.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Leiden and Binnenstad.

Leiden

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Leiden is easily one of the most enchanting cities in the Netherlands. It's home to the oldest university in the country, the birthplace of Rembrandt and breeding ground for ground-breaking science and Nobel laureates for centuries.