Van der Werfpark, Public park in central Leiden, Netherlands.
The Van der Werfpark features landscaped gardens with walking paths along the Steenschuur waterway, incorporating diverse regional plant species and trees.
Created in 1886, the park occupies the site of the Great Ruins, which resulted from the 1807 gunpowder ship explosion that destroyed 200 houses.
The centerpiece statue commemorates Mayor Pieter van der Werff, with bronze reliefs at its base depicting scenes from the 1574 Spanish siege of Leiden.
Two entrances from Doezastraat and Garenmarkt provide access to the park, which includes numerous benches and a tea house with outdoor seating.
A memorial stone embedded in the quay across the water marks the exact location where the gunpowder ship explosion occurred in 1807.
Location: Leiden
GPS coordinates: 52.15528,4.49056
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:31
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