The Steenschuur was dug in the 13th century together with the Rapenburg as the first western ditch along the southern inner city. The moat may have been named after a …

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April 22, 2025

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Strangely enough I had never been to the old city centre of Leiden. I was really surprised during an evening walk on the beautiful canals like this one. I will definitely come back in the summer to take a walk during the day and sit on a terrace and enjoy the afterglow.

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Location: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

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