Academy Building, Reception building at Rapenburg 73, Leiden, Netherlands
The Academy Building features traditional academic architecture with a main entrance, two wings, and multiple ceremonial spaces for university functions.
The structure transformed from a Dominican nuns' monastery church consecrated in 1516 into the primary location of the Netherlands' first university in 1575.
The Academy Building maintains its role as the central location for Leiden University's graduation ceremonies, inaugural lectures, and academic promotions.
Visitors can access the reception desk from Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 19:00 for information, key distribution, and bicycle rentals.
The building connects directly to the Hortus Botanicus, providing immediate access to one of the world's earliest established botanical gardens.
Location: Leiden
Address: Rapenburg 73, 2311 GJ Leiden 2311GJ
GPS coordinates: 52.15694,4.48556
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:17
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