St. Joseph, Leiden

Name: St. Joseph
Address: Herensingel 3, Leiden, 2316 JS, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 71 513 0700

#22 among attractions in Leiden

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Meeting room

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Facts and practical information

St. Joseph Church is the largest Roman Catholic parish church still in use in Leiden in the diocese of Rotterdam. It is also called the Herensingelkerk, because it is situated at the street called Herensingel. The church is a national heritage site and one of the tallest buildings in the centre of Leiden. ()

Local name: Sint-Josephkerk Coordinates: 52°9'50"N, 4°30'5"E

Address

Herensingel 3Leiden 2316 JS Netherlands

Contact

+31 71 513 0700

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Day trips

St. Joseph – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miW
Long-established museum of world culture
National Museum of Ethnology, Leiden
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History of Dutch sciences and medicine
Museum Boerhaave, Leiden
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0.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum De Valk, Leiden
17 min walk • Museum De Valk, a beacon of history nestled in the heart of Leiden, Netherlands, stands as a testament to the city's rich milling heritage. This striking museum, housed within a meticulously restored 18th-century windmill, offers visitors an unparalleled glimpse into...
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Museum, Specialty museum
Museum Het Leids Wevershuis, Leiden
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Historical place, Forts and castles
De Burcht, Leiden
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0.8 miSW
Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
20 min walk • The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, nestled in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands, is a treasure trove of ancient artifacts and a testament to human civilization's rich and diverse past. Established in 1818, this museum is the national center of archaeology where...
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Museum of founders of New England
Leiden American Pilgrim Museum, Leiden
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0.6 miS
Museum
Textile Research Centre, Leiden
15 min walk • The Textile Research Centre (TRC) is an esteemed institution nestled in the historical city of Leiden, Netherlands, dedicated to the study and preservation of textiles and clothing. This cultural gem offers a comprehensive window into the world of fabrics, garments...
0.6 miW
Fine art museum with works by Rembrandt
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
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0.5 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Event space
Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden
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0.8 miW
Museum, Philipp Franz von Siebold, Specialty museum
SieboldHuis, Leiden
20 min walk • Japan Museum SieboldHuis is a museum located at the Rapenburg in Leiden, Netherlands. It displays items that were collected by Philipp Franz von Siebold between 1823 and 1829 during his stay at Dejima, the Dutch trade colony nearby Nagasaki in Japan. It also functions as a museum of Japanese culture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Joseph open?

St. Joseph is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 11 am - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. Joseph?

Nearby attractions include Museum Het Leids Wevershuis, Leiden (8 min walk), Meelfabriek, Leiden (9 min walk), Marekerk, Leiden (13 min walk), Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden (13 min walk).

How to get to St. Joseph by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Joseph:

Bus

Kooipark • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)
Stadsbouwhuis • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)

Train

Leiden Centraal (22 min walk)
Leiden Lammenschans (32 min walk)