Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden, Leiden

Name: Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden
Address: Leiden, Netherlands

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Leiden University Libraries is a library founded in 1575 in Leiden, Netherlands. It is regarded as a significant place in the development of European culture: it is a part of a small number of cultural centres that gave direction to the development and spread of knowledge during the Enlightenment. This was due particularly to the simultaneous presence of a unique collection of exceptional sources and scholars. Holdings include approximately 5,200,000 volumes, 1,000,000 e-books, 70,000 e-journals, 2,000 current paper journals, 60,000 Oriental and Western manuscripts, 500,000 letters, 100,000 maps, 100,000 prints, 12,000 drawings and 300,000 photographs. The library manages the largest collections worldwide on Indonesia and the Caribbean. Furthermore, Leiden University Libraries is the only heritage organization in The Netherlands with three registrations of documents in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1575 (449 years ago)Coordinates: 52°9'27"N, 4°28'53"E

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Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Ethnology, Museum Boerhaave, Museum De Valk, De Burcht.

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Long-established museum of world culture
National Museum of Ethnology, Leiden
11 min walk • The National Museum of Ethnology, located in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands, is a captivating institution dedicated to the cultures and peoples from around the world. Established in 1837, this museum has grown to become one of the most important...
0.4 miNE
History of Dutch sciences and medicine
Museum Boerhaave, Leiden
11 min walk • Nestled in the quaint Dutch city of Leiden, Museum Boerhaave stands as a testament to the rich heritage of science and medicine. This illustrious institution, named after the renowned 17th-century physician Herman Boerhaave, offers an unparalleled exploration of the...
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Museum De Valk, Leiden
14 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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Historical place, Forts and castles
De Burcht, Leiden
13 min walk • 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...
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Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden
5 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
13 min walk • The Leiden American Pilgrim Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Leiden, Netherlands. This intimate museum offers a unique window into the lives of the Pilgrims, the English religious separatists who lived in Leiden for a period before embarking on their...
0.5 miNE
Fine art museum with works by Rembrandt
Museum De Lakenhal, Leiden
12 min walk • Museum De Lakenhal, a beacon of cultural heritage nestled in the historic city of Leiden, Netherlands, stands as a testament to the city's rich artistic and industrial past. This distinguished museum, housed in a beautifully restored 17th-century building, was...
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Church, Gothic architecture, Event space
Hooglandse Kerk, Leiden
14 min walk • The Hooglandse Kerk, a historical beacon in the heart of Leiden, Netherlands, is an imposing Gothic church that has stood the test of time. With its origins dating back to the 14th century, this church has become an integral part of the city's skyline and cultural...
~1080 ftNE
Museum, Philipp Franz von Siebold, Specialty museum
SieboldHuis, Leiden
6 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.
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Church
Heilige Lodewijkkerk, Leiden
11 min walk • The Heilige Lodewijkkerk, also called the St. Louis Church, is a Roman Catholic church at the Steenschuur in Leiden.
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Events center in a former church
Pieterskerk, Leiden
7 min walk • 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden?

Nearby attractions include Universiteit Leiden, Leiden (4 min walk), Academisch Historisch Museum, Leiden (5 min walk), Galerie De Pieter, Leiden (5 min walk), Hortus Botanicus, Leiden (5 min walk).

How to get to Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Universiteitsbibliotheek Leiden:

Bus

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

Train

Leiden Centraal (16 min walk)
Leiden Lammenschans (23 min walk)