Leidseplein

Besides the square itself, several streets around it, such as the *Korte Leidsedwarsstraat* (pictured) are named after the city of Leiden.

The Leidseplein is a square in central Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Lying in the southwest of the Grachtengordel district of Amsterdam, the Leidseplein is immediately northeast of the Singelgracht canal. It is situated on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, the Marnixstraat, and the Leidsestraat.

The Leidseplein is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. Historically, the square was the end of the road from Leiden, and 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 theater, is the most notable architectural landmark on the square, and the American Hotel is close by.^[1]

Panorama of the Leidseplein at night. The building on the far left of the image is the Stadsschouwburg.

References

^ Martin Dunford (2010). The Rough Guide to The Netherlands. Penguin. pp. 73–74. ISBN 978-1-84836-882-8.

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52°21′51″N 4°52′59″E / 52.364242°N 4.882978°E / 52.364242; 4.882978

[Dunford2010-1] Martin Dunford (2010). The Rough Guide to The Netherlands. Penguin. pp. 73–74. ISBN 978-1-84836-882-8.

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v t e Parks and squares in Amsterdam
See also: List of parks and List of squares
Parks	Amstelpark Amsterdamse Bos Beatrixpark Botanic Garden Zuidas Diemerpark Flevopark Frankendael Hortus Botanicus Oosterpark Rembrandtpark Sarphatipark Sloterpark Vondelpark Westerpark
Squares	Dam Square Dijkgraafplein Koningsplein Leidseplein Marie Heinekenplein Markenplein Muntplein Museumplein Nieuwmarkt Noordermarkt Oudekerksplein Rembrandtplein Spui Waterlooplein

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