Leiden: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
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De Burcht
De Burcht of Leiden is a historical fortress located in the heart of Leiden, Netherlands, offering a window into the medieval past of this charming Dutch city. This ancient castle, sitting atop an artificial hill, dates back to the 11th century and is known for its...
Pieterskerk
Events center in a former church The Pieterskerk is a late-Gothic Dutch Protestant church in Leiden dedicated to Saint Peter. It is known today as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers, where the pastor John Robinson was buried.
Matilo
Matilo or Matilone was once a Roman fort in modern-day Leiden. Positioned on the southern banks of the Oude Rijn, it served to protect the Roman borders in the province of Germania inferior.
Gravensteen
The Gravensteen is a monument on the square Gerecht in the Dutch city of Leiden. Over the years, the building has had various functions, including residence, prison, book warehouse and university building.
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