Burcht van Leiden, Medieval fortification in Leiden, Netherlands.
The circular stone fortress stands on a 12-meter artificial hill at the intersection of two Rhine River branches in central Leiden.
Built between the 11th and 12th centuries, the castle served as a defensive structure and customs checkpoint for ships traveling along the Rhine waterways.
The stone walls of this round fortress represent the determination of medieval Dutch builders to protect their settlement from invaders and floods.
Visitors can access this monument daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM without an entrance fee and climb to the top for views of Leiden.
The fortress mound was raised multiple times during the 11th century until it reached a height of 9 meters above the surrounding landscape.
Location: Leiden
Address: Burgsteeg 13-16
GPS coordinates: 52.15901,4.49263
Latest update: May 15, 2025 20:13
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