Gemeenlandshuis van Rijnland, Historical water board meeting house in Breestraat, Netherlands.
The Gemeenlandshuis van Rijnland is an administrative building on Breestraat that served as headquarters for a regional water authority. It contains administrative offices and ceremonial meeting halls arranged within classical architecture.
The building was established in 1578 as a center for water management in the region. It was rebuilt in 1660 by Pieter Post, who gave it its current classical form.
The Goudleer Room displays ceiling inscriptions that record major water management decisions made by this regional board across centuries. The space shows how water and land governance were managed and monitored through local institutions.
The building opens to visitors during Monument Day and hosts special events like weddings. The best time to visit is during these designated opening days when you can see the interior spaces.
The interior is decorated with paintings by Caesar van Everdingen depicting early scenes of water control. These works have been part of the institution's visual memory for generations, documenting local water governance traditions.
Location: Leiden
Address: Breestraat 59, 2311 CJ Leiden
GPS coordinates: 52.15927,4.48816
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40
Waalse Kerk, Leiden
65 m
Breestraat 57, Leiden
19 m
Diefsteeg 11, Leiden
67 m
Diefsteeg 9, Leiden
60 m
Breestraat 65, Leiden
40 m
Pieterskerkgracht 14, Leiden
47 m
Breestraat 56, Leiden
56 m
Pand met eenvoudige lijstgevel
68 m
Langebrug 12, Leiden
52 m
Breestraat 71, Leiden
51 m
Breestraat 54, Leiden
43 m
Breestraat 49, Leiden
34 m
Pand met tuitgevel. Onderbouw modern
56 m
Pand met lijstgevel. Goot met drie consoles
60 m
Breestraat 47, Leiden
43 m
Langebrug 8, Leiden
45 m
Pand onder zadeldak. Kroonlijst met in het fries panelen en gesneden Lodewijk XIV-consoles
29 m
Rear facade of Gemeenlandshuis van Rijnland
11 m
Breestraat 51, Leiden
31 m
Pieterskerkgracht 11, Leiden
66 m
Breestraat 43, Leiden
53 m
Pieterskerkgracht 16, Leiden
48 m
Breestraat 52, Leiden
49 m
Breestraat 41, Leiden
59 m
Breestraat 39, Leiden
65 m
Breestraat 37, Leiden
70 m
Diefsteeg 13, Leiden
68 m
Beheerderswoning gymnastiekschool
61 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes