Historic places
De Burcht van Leiden
De Burcht stands on a man-made mound in the heart of Leiden. From its ring wall, you can see the city that later grew around it.
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Why visit De Burcht van Leiden?
De Burcht makes Leiden’s early setting tangible: raised ground between waterways, now surrounded by the city centre. Its view offers a different perspective on historic Leiden. The complete guided narrative belongs to the guide.
What this place is known for
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From mound to city
Look across Leiden from De Burcht and imagine this site rising above a much smaller settlement. The complete narration continues through the changing cityscape.
€16.99
In the full guide: the mound, the stronghold and the city panorama.
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