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Castle of Leiden

Castle of Leiden

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Castle of Leiden

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Location: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

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Julia Nikolaeva

February 15, 2021

Hiking

The castle of Leiden is one of the oldest extant examples of a castle in the Netherlands. The building is located in the center of Leiden, where the two arms of the Rhine converge. The round structure is located on a motte, an artificial mound, and can be entered through a sandstone gate.
When you have walked the many steps, a beautiful view of the city awaits you.

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August 20, 2018

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"The Burcht of Leiden is a twenty meter high fortress in the center of the city. The construction of the hill was probably begun as early as the 9th century, …

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September 15, 2022

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Leiden Castle is one of the oldest surviving examples of a castle in the Netherlands. The building is located in the heart of Leiden, where the two branches of the Rhine meet. The rotunda is located on a motte, an artificial hill, and can be entered through a sandstone gate.
Once you have climbed the many steps, a beautiful view over the city awaits you.

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Church Bridge – Leiden city centre loop from Leiden Centraal

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Morspoort, Leiden – Academy Building, Leiden loop from Leiden

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

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