Leidseplein
Sign in to saveLeidseplein (English: Leiden Square) is a square in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the Weteringschans neighborhood (Centrum borough), immediately northeast of the Singelgracht. It is located on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, Marnixstraat and Leidsestraat.
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- Leidseplein
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- Stadsschouwburg, Amsterdam 2335.jpg
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- 250px
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- The Stadsschouwburg on Leidseplein
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- Netherlands Amsterdam Central
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- 250px
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- Location in Amsterdam-Centrum
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- Leiden
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- Centrum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Vijzelgracht
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Leidseplein (English: Leiden Square) is a square in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the Weteringschans neighborhood (Centrum borough), immediately northeast of the Singelgracht. It is located on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, Marnixstraat and Leidsestraat.
== Leiden Square == 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.
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