 The Stadsschouwburg on Leidseplein | |||
  Location in Amsterdam-Centrum | |||
| Namesake | Leiden[1] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Centrum, Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Nearest metro station | Vijzelgracht | ||
| Coordinates | 52°21′51″N 4°52′59″E / 52.364242°N 4.882978°ECoordinates: 52°21′51″N 4°52′59″E / 52.364242°N 4.882978°E | ||
Leidseplein (English: Leiden Square) is a square in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the Weteringschans neighbourhood (Centrum borough), immediately northeast of the Singelgracht. It is located on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, Marnixstraat and Leidsestraat.
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Leidseplein is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. Historically, the square was the end of the road from Leiden; it served as a parking lot for horse-drawn traffic. Today, modern traffic travels through the square and side streets are packed with restaurants and nightclubs. The Stadsschouwburg, a national-renowned theatre, is the most notable architectural landmark on the square; the American Hotel is close by.[2]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Waar komt de naam Leidseplein vandaan?" (in Dutch), Straatnamenkaart Amsterdam, Municipality of Amsterdam. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ Martin Dunford (2010). The Rough Guide to The Netherlands. Penguin. pp. 73–74. ISBN 978-1-84836-882-8.