Leiden Observatory, Leiden

Name: Leiden Observatory
Address: Sterrenwachtlaan 11, Leiden, 2311 GW, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 71 527 5737

#14 among attractions in Leiden

Science museum, Observatories and planetariums, Museum

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Leiden Observatory is an astronomical institute of Leiden University, in the Netherlands. Established in 1633 to house the quadrant of Rudolph Snellius, it is the oldest operating university observatory in the world, with the only older still existing observatory being the Vatican Observatory. ()

Local name: Sterrewacht Leiden Coordinates: 52°9'18"N, 4°29'2"E

Address

Sterrenwachtlaan 11Leiden 2311 GW Netherlands

Contact

+31 71 527 5737

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Leiden Observatory – 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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Long-established museum of world culture
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History of Dutch sciences and medicine
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Museum De Valk, Leiden
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Historical place, Forts and castles
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Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities
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Museum of founders of New England
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Fine art museum with works by Rembrandt
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
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Church, Gothic architecture, Event space
Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden
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Museum, Philipp Franz von Siebold, Specialty museum
SieboldHuis, Leiden
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Church
Heilige Lodewijkkerk, Leiden
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Leiden Observatory open?

Leiden Observatory is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Leiden Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Hortus Botanicus, Leiden (3 min walk), Universiteit Leiden, Leiden (4 min walk), Rapenburg, Leiden (5 min walk), Academisch Historisch Museum, Leiden (5 min walk).

How to get to Leiden Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leiden Observatory:

Bus

Witte Rozenstraat • Lines: 1, 3 (2 min walk)
Paterstraat • Lines: 1, 3 (5 min walk)

Train

Leiden Lammenschans (18 min walk)
Leiden Centraal (21 min walk)