Leidseplein

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.

Leidseplein
The Stadsschouwburg on Leidseplein
Location in Amsterdam-Centrum
Namesake Leiden[1]
Location Centrum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nearest metro station Vijzelgracht
Coordinates 52.364242°N 4.882978°E / 52.364242; 4.882978

Situation

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]

Panorama
Panorama of Leidseplein at night, with the Stadsschouwburg on the far left of the photograph

See also

References
  1. "Waar komt de naam Leidseplein vandaan?" (in Dutch), Straatnamenkaart Amsterdam, Municipality of Amsterdam. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  2. Martin Dunford (2010). The Rough Guide to The Netherlands. Penguin. pp. 73–74. ISBN 978-1-84836-882-8.
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