Hengelbrug

Hengelbrug is a bridge in Leiden, Bollenstreek, South Holland. Hengelbrug is situated nearby to the bridge Zilverkarperbrug, as well as near Forellenbrug.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Oud Poelgeest and Broekdijkmolen.

Oud Poelgeest

Castle

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Oud Poelgeest is a castle in Oegstgeest, north of Leiden, that was the former home of the Dutch scientist Herman Boerhaave. He was a Dutch humanist and physician of European fame. Oud Poelgeest is situated 1½ km west of Hengelbrug.

Broekdijkmolen

Windmill

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Broekdijkmolen is a windmill, which is situated 670 metres east of Hengelbrug.

‘t Poeltje

Windmill

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‘t Poeltje is a windmill, which is situated 730 metres west of Hengelbrug.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Warmond and Oegstgeest.

Warmond

Village

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Warmond is a village and former municipality in the Western Netherlands, north of Leiden in the province of South Holland. The municipality covered an area of 14.42 km2, of which 4.42 km2 is water; had a population of 4,977 in 2004.

Oegstgeest

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Oegstgeest is a town in South Holland, bordering the city of Leiden, perhaps best known as the birthplace of Dutch author Jan Wolkers and from the title of his autobiographical novel Return to Oegstgeest.