Pesthuis, Leiden, Historic lazaretto in Leiden, Netherlands.
The Pesthuis building features a square layout with spacious halls arranged around a central courtyard, divided by a canal for gender separation.
Built between 1659 and 1662 as a response to plague outbreaks, the Pesthuis never served its intended purpose as the epidemic had ended.
The entrance displays a sculpted relief by Rombout Verhulst from 1660, depicting plague through symbolic figures that represent the medical challenges.
Located at Pesthuislaan 7, the building has undergone renovations in 2019 and currently operates as a mixed-use development with public spaces.
From 1949 to 1989, the Pesthuis contained the Dutch Army and Weapon Museum Generaal Hoefer before becoming part of Naturalis museum complex.
Location: Leiden
Inception: 1661
Address: Pesthuislaan 7
GPS coordinates: 52.16479,4.47521
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:36
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