Latijnse School, Renaissance school building in Leiden, Netherlands
The Latijnse School is a Renaissance building in Leiden with a high stepped gable and a distinctive widening on its right side. The structure at Lokhorststraat 16 displays a Tuscan-style entrance portal that defines its ground floor.
The building was constructed between 1599 and 1600 by city craftsmen Jacob Dircxz den Dubbelden and Claes Cornelisz van Es. The school closed its doors in 1883, ending a long educational tradition.
This school was where young people learned the foundations of classical education, including Latin, mathematics, and singing. Such instruction shaped the intellectual development of the city across several centuries.
The building is visible from the street and can be viewed at any time, though it is not open for regular tours. Its location on Lokhorststraat makes it easy to reach while walking through the historic neighborhood.
Through the ground floor windows, visitors can glimpse artists at work demonstrating drawing techniques similar to those from Rembrandt's era. This direct connection between the historic location and contemporary artistic practice makes the building special.
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