The castle of Leiden is one of the oldest extant examples of a castle in the Netherlands. The building is located in the center of Leiden, where the two arms of the Rhine converge. The round structure is located on a motte, an artificial mound, and can be entered through a sandstone gate.
When you have walked the many steps, a beautiful view of the city awaits you.

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"The Burcht of Leiden is a twenty meter high fortress in the center of the city. The construction of the hill was probably begun as early as the 9th century, …

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Leiden Castle is one of the oldest surviving examples of a castle in the Netherlands. The building is located in the heart of Leiden, where the two branches of the Rhine meet. The rotunda is located on a motte, an artificial hill, and can be entered through a sandstone gate.
Once you have climbed the many steps, a beautiful view over the city awaits you.

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Location: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

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