Matilo, Leiden

Name: Matilo
Address: Leiden, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 71 516 7950

#16 among attractions in Leiden

Park, Relax in park, Historical place

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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. On the Peutinger map, it lies between the encampments of Albaniana and Praetorium Agrippinae. The seventh-century Ravenna Cosmography gives its name as Matellionem. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: -7 ft b.s.l.Coordinates: 52°8'57"N, 4°31'0"E

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Leiden Netherlands

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+31 71 516 7950

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Nearby attractions include: Museum Boerhaave, Museum Het Leids Wevershuis, De Burcht, Leiden American Pilgrim Museum.

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Museum, Specialty museum
Museum Het Leids Wevershuis, Leiden
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Museum
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Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden
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Church
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Events center in a former church
Pieterskerk, Leiden
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Church
Vrouwekerk, Leiden
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Universities and schools
Gemeenlandshuis van Rijnland, Leiden
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Matilo open?

Matilo is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Matilo?

Nearby attractions include Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden, Leiden (13 min walk), Textile Research Centre, Leiden (20 min walk), Zoeterwoudsesingel, Leiden (21 min walk), Children's farm, Leiden (22 min walk).

How to get to Matilo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Matilo:

Bus

Augustuspad • Lines: 187, 7 (4 min walk)
Zorgcentrum Roomburgh • Lines: 187, 7 (5 min walk)

Train

Leiden Lammenschans (27 min walk)