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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 Leidseplein 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 |last=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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Revision as of 22:53, 27 March 2022
 The Stadsschouwburg on Leidseplein | |
  Location in Amsterdam-Centrum | |
| Namesake | Leiden[1] |
|---|---|
| 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 neighbourhood (Centrum borough), immediately northeast of the Singelgracht. It is located on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, Marnixstraat and Leidsestraat.
Situation
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 Leidseplein 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]
Panorama
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Reuters (2022-02-22). "Amsterdam: gunman overpowered and all hostages free after Apple store siege – police". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-03-27.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Hague, Agence France-Presse in The (2022-02-24). "Amsterdam Apple store gunman dies of injuries". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-03-27.