Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Leiden, Netherlands

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Number of sights 12 sights
Distance 5 km
Ascend 27 m
Descend 28 m

Experience Leiden in Netherlands in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in LeidenIndividual Sights in Leiden

Sight 1: Justus Carelhuis

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The Justus Carel House is the youngest courtyard in the Dutch city of Leiden. It is located at Witte Rozenstraat 51a in the Vreewijk.

Wikipedia: Justus Carelhuis (NL)

807 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 2: Samuel de Zee's hofje

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Samuel de Zee's hof is a courtyard in the Dutch city of Leiden. The courtyard was founded in 1723 for destitute family members. The complex consists of 21 houses and is located on the Samuel de Zee's court. The entrance to the courtyard is located on the Doezastraat between house numbers 14 and 18 and contains the text: "Does god only give the honor for good dognie rich neeven ende nigten did Samuel de Zee dit bij sijn leeven stigten, 1723". After the entrance there is a gate with the text: "So was my sin: A yder talks after his understanding ~ but so it is not to your pleasure blyft then buyten k can with my gate not sluyten your mouth 1723 ~".

Wikipedia: Samuel de Zee's hof (NL)

166 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Barend van Namenhofje

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Barend van Namenhof is a courtyard at Hoefstraat 12 in the Dutch city of Leiden. The courtyard was founded in 1730 by merchant Barend van Namen for Reformed childless couples over the age of fifty. The courtyard consists of 12 houses. Three courtyard houses were designed by W.C. Mulder. The court was rebuilt in 1788. In 1915 it was completely renovated at the expense of regent C.W.J.W. Pape. This gave it its rich, distinguished impression, which is why it was also called "villahof". The courtyard has a regent's room and has the status of a national monument.

Wikipedia: Barend van Namenhof (NL)

749 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 4: Saint Peter Catholic Church

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Saint Peter Catholic Church

St. Peter's Church, commonly referred to simply as St. Peter's Church, is a church building on Lammenschansweg in the Dutch city of Leiden, dedicated to the apostle Peter and part of the Roman Catholic HH. St. Peter and St. Paul's parish in Leiden and surroundings.

Wikipedia: Sint-Petruskerk (Leiden) (NL), Website

505 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Oud Katholieke Kerk Fredericus

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Oud Katholieke Kerk Fredericus Michiel1972 / CC BY 2.5

The Fredericus and Odulfuskerk is a church building of the Old Catholic Church at Zoeterwoudsesingel 49 in the Dutch city of Leiden. The building has been designated as a national monument.

Wikipedia: Fredericus en Odulfuskerk (NL), Url

511 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 6: Tevelingshofje

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Tevelingshofje Rudolphous / CC BY 3.0

The Tevelingshofje is a courtyard in the Dutch city of Leiden, in the province of South Holland. The courtyard is located on the filled-in 4th Binnenvestgracht. The Tevelingshofje was founded in 1655 and built in 1666, commissioned by the Leiden merchants Jacob and Charles Tevel. During the plague epidemic of 1655, Charles Tevel had it laid down in his will that Jacob had to build a courtyard with 12 houses for childless couples over the age of 20 after his death. Jacob and his wife later had this expanded to twenty houses.

Wikipedia: Tevelingshofje (NL)

262 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 7: Plantsoen

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Het Plantsoen is a nineteenth-century city park in the city centre of the Dutch city of Leiden. It is also the name of the adjacent street. The Plantsoen is a municipal monument.

Wikipedia: Plantsoen (Leiden) (NL)

178 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 8: Bethlehemshof

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Bethlehemshof Rudolphous / CC BY 3.0

Bethlehemshof is a courtyard in the Dutch city of Leiden. It was founded in 1630 by the Leiden merchant Gerrit Frankens van Hoogmade, who also chose the name of the courtyard. In 1701 the Mennonites of this courtyard joined the courtyard De Houcksteen located on the Levendaal, but the board remained separate. In 1811, for financial reasons, both almshouses were merged under the name Bethlehem. In 1897, the part on the Levendaal was provided with a contemporary façade with an upper floor. In 1978 the courtyard was restored.

Wikipedia: Bethlehemshof (NL)

381 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 9: Nederlands Israëlitische Gemeente Leiden

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The synagogue in the Dutch city of Leiden is located at Levendaal 16. It is an active synagogue; the Jewish Community of Leiden regularly holds its services in this shul.

Wikipedia: Synagoge (Leiden) (NL), Url

394 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 10: Sint Annahofje

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Sint Annahofje may refer to:Sint Annahofje (Haarlem), a former courtyard in Haarlem Sint Annahofje (Leiden), a courtyard in Leiden

Wikipedia: Sint Annahofje (NL)

207 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 11: Hof van Venetië

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The Hof van Venice is a complex of originally twelve houses from 1898 on the Uiterstegracht in the Dutch city of Leiden.

Wikipedia: Hof van Venetië (NL)

798 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 12: Ankerpark

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Ankerpark Michiel1972 / CC BY 2.5

The Ankerpark is a park in the Dutch city of Leiden.

Wikipedia: Ankerpark (NL)

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