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{{short description|Square in Amsterdam, Netherlands}}
[[Image:Leidseplein.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Besides the square itself, several streets around it, such as the ''Korte Leidsedwarsstraat'' (pictured) are named after the city of [[Leiden]].]]
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'''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]].

== 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>

=== 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 [[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>


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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The '''Leidseplein''' is a square in central [[Amsterdam]], the [[Netherlands]]. Lying in the southwest of the [[Grachtengordel]] district of Amsterdam, the Leidseplein is immediately northeast of the Singelgracht canal. It is situated on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, the Marnixstraat, and the Leidsestraat.


==Panorama==
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The Leidseplein is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. Its red light district is the centre of drug shops, brothels, sex shops and live sex shows. Dutch prostitutes are on display in their underwear. Historically, the square was the end of the road from [[Leiden]], and 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 (Amsterdam)|Stadsschouwburg]], a theater, is the most notable architectural landmark on the square, and the [[American Hotel, Amsterdam|American Hotel]] is close by.<ref name="Dunford2010">{{cite book|author=Martin Dunford|title=The Rough Guide to The Netherlands|url=|accessdate=24 November 2011|year=2010|publisher=Penguin|isbn=978-1-84836-882-8|pages=73–74}}</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==
{{Commons category|Leidseplein}}
*[[Amsterdam Tourist Attractions]]
*[[List of tourist attractions in Amsterdam]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


{{Parks and squares in Amsterdam}}
==External links==
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[[Category:Squares in Amsterdam]]
[[Category:Squares in Amsterdam]]

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Leidseplein
The Stadsschouwburg on Leidseplein
Leidseplein is located in Amsterdam
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.

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 is close by.[2]

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

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Leidseplein.

References

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  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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