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'''Leidseplein''' (English: Leiden Square) is a square in central [[Amsterdam, Netherlands]]. It lies in the Weteringschans |
'''Leidseplein''' (English: Leiden Square) is a square in central [[Amsterdam, Netherlands]]. It lies in the [[Amsterdam-Centrum|Weteringschans]] neighborhood ([[Amsterdam-Centrum|Centrum]] [[Boroughs of Amsterdam|borough]]), immediately northeast of the [[Singelgracht]]. It is located on the crossroads of the [[:nl:Weteringschans|Weteringschans]], [[Marnixstraat]] and [[:nl:Leidsestraat (Amsterdam)|Leidsestraat]]. |
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== Leiden Square == |
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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, Amsterdam|American Hotel]] is close by.<ref name="Dunford2010">{{cite book|author=Martin Dunford|title=The Rough Guide to The Netherlands|year=2010|publisher=Penguin|isbn=978-1-84836-882-8|pages=73–74}}</ref> |
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, Amsterdam|American Hotel]] is close by.<ref name="Dunford2010">{{cite book|author=Martin Dunford|title=The Rough Guide to The Netherlands|year=2010|publisher=Penguin|isbn=978-1-84836-882-8|pages=73–74}}</ref> |
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=== 2022 hostage crisis === |
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On February 22, 2022, a 27 year old man took at least one person hostage inside of an [[Apple Store]] in |
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 [[National Police Corps (Netherlands)|Dutch Police]], all hostages were safely rescued. However, as a result of the breach, the hostage taker was killed.<ref>{{Cite web |agency=Reuters |date=2022-02-22 |title=Amsterdam: gunman overpowered and all hostages free after Apple store siege – police |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/22/amsterdam-hostages-apple-store |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hague |first=Agence France-Presse in The |date=2022-02-24 |title=Amsterdam Apple store gunman dies of injuries |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/feb/23/amsterdam-hostage-who-helped-end-siege-praised-for-bravery |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=the Guardian |language=en}}</ref> |
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It is approximately 150 meters from where well known crime reporter [[Peter R. de Vries]], a key figure in the [[Marengo trial]], was [[Killing of Peter R. de Vries|murdered]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=BBC |first=News |date=July 15, 2021 |title=Peter R de Vries: Dutch crime reporter dies after shooting |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57853004 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327231513/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57853004 |archive-date=March 27, 2022 |access-date=July 15, 2021 |website=British Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=BBC |date=9 April 2011 |title=Gunman kills six in Netherlands shopping centre |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13024785 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220327232213/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-13024785 |archive-date=March 27, 2022 |access-date=April 9, 2011 |website=British Broadcasting Corporation}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 15:42, 25 February 2024
 The Stadsschouwburg on Leidseplein | |
  Location in Amsterdam-Centrum | |
| Namesake | Leiden[1] |
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| Location | Centrum, Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nearest metro station | Vijzelgracht |
| Coordinates | 52°21′51″N 4°52′59″E / 52.364242°N 4.882978°E |
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.
Leiden Square
[edit]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
[edit]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
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See also
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Leidseplein.
References
[edit]- ^ "Waar komt de naam Leidseplein vandaan?" (in Dutch), Straatnamenkaart Amsterdam, Municipality of Amsterdam. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ Martin Dunford (2010). The Rough Guide to The Netherlands. Penguin. pp. 73–74. ISBN 978-1-84836-882-8.
- ^ "Amsterdam: gunman overpowered and all hostages free after Apple store siege – police". the Guardian. Reuters. 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
- ^ Hague, Agence France-Presse in The (2022-02-24). "Amsterdam Apple store gunman dies of injuries". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
- ^ 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) - ^ 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.
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