Leidseplein
 The Stadsschouwburg on Leidseplein | |
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| Namesake | Leiden[1] |
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| Location | Centrum, Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nearest metro station | 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
[edit | edit source]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]
2022 hostage crisis
[edit | edit source]On February 22, 2022, a 27 year old man took at least one person hostage inside of an Apple Store in Leidse Square. After a forced breach of the store by Dutch Police, all hostages were safely rescued. However, as a result of the breach, the hostage taker was killed.[3][4] The 2025 Dutch film iHostage dramatises the incident.
It is approximately 250 metres (270 yards) from where well known crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, a key figure in the Marengo trial, was murdered.[5][6]
Panorama
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See also
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References
[edit | edit source]- ^ "Waar komt de naam Leidseplein vandaan?" (in Dutch), Straatnamenkaart Amsterdam, Municipality of Amsterdam. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
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