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Leidseplein
The Stadsschouwburg on Leidseplein
Location in Amsterdam-Centrum
NamesakeLeiden[1]
LocationCentrum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nearest metro stationVijzelgracht
Coordinates52°21′51″N 4°52′59″E / 52.364242°N 4.882978°E / 52.364242; 4.882978

Leidseplein (English: Leiden Square) is a square in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the Weteringschans neighborhood (Centrum borough), immediately northeast of the Singelgracht. It is located on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, Marnixstraat and Leidsestraat.

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Leiden Square

Leidseplein is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. Historically, the square was the end of the road from Leiden; it served as a parking lot for horse-drawn traffic. Today, modern traffic travels through the square and side streets are packed with restaurants and nightclubs. The Stadsschouwburg, a national-renowned theatre, is the most notable architectural landmark on the square; the American Hotel is close by.[2]

2022 hostage crisis

On February 22, 2022, a 27 year old man took at least one person hostage inside of an Apple Store in Leidse Square. After a forced breach of the store by Dutch Police, all hostages were safely rescued. However, as a result of the breach, the hostage taker was killed.[3][4]

It is approximately 150 meters from where well known crime reporter Peter R. de Vries, a key figure in the Marengo trial, was murdered.[5][6]

Panorama

Panorama of Leidseplein at night, with the Stadsschouwburg on the far left of the photograph

See also

References

  1. ^ "Waar komt de naam Leidseplein vandaan?" (in Dutch), Straatnamenkaart Amsterdam, Municipality of Amsterdam. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  2. ^ Martin Dunford (2010). The Rough Guide to The Netherlands. Penguin. pp. 73–74. ISBN 978-1-84836-882-8.
  3. ^ "Amsterdam: gunman overpowered and all hostages free after Apple store siege – police". the Guardian. Reuters. 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  4. ^ Hague, Agence France-Presse in The (2022-02-24). "Amsterdam Apple store gunman dies of injuries". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
  5. ^ BBC, News (July 15, 2021). "Peter R de Vries: Dutch crime reporter dies after shooting". British Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2021. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ News, BBC (9 April 2011). "Gunman kills six in Netherlands shopping centre". British Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on March 27, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2011. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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