Bibliotheca Thysiana, Leiden

Name: Bibliotheca Thysiana
Address: Rapenburg 25, Leiden, Netherlands

#30 among attractions in Leiden

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The Bibliotheca Thysiana was erected in 1655 to house the book collection of the lawyer Johannes Thysius. Upon his early death, he left a legacy of 20,000 guilders for the building of a public library with a custodian's dwelling. Designed by the architect Arent van ‘s-Gravensande, the building follows the Dutch Classical style and is regarded as one of the jewels of Dutch 17th-century architecture. Bibliotheca Thysiana is one of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites. It is distinguished by its balanced proportions and the purity of its Ionic order on top of a high basement. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1655 (369 years ago)Coordinates: 52°9'33"N, 4°29'5"E

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Rapenburg 25Leiden Netherlands

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Bibliotheca Thysiana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Ethnology, Museum Boerhaave, Museum De Valk, Museum Het Leids Wevershuis.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bibliotheca Thysiana?

Nearby attractions include SieboldHuis, Leiden (1 min walk), Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden (2 min walk), Galerie De Pieter, Leiden (3 min walk), Gravensteen, Leiden (4 min walk).

How to get to Bibliotheca Thysiana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bibliotheca Thysiana:

Bus

Kort Rapenburg • Lines: 1, 3, 5 (3 min walk)
Noordeinde • Lines: 1, 3, 5 (5 min walk)

Train

Leiden Centraal (13 min walk)
Leiden Lammenschans (24 min walk)