Leiden, Netherlands

Gemeenlandshuis of Rijnland

Gemeenlandshuis of Rijnland, Leiden

A historic house on the Breestraat that since 1578 has served the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland, one of the oldest water authorities in the Netherlands. From here, dikes, sluices, and polders were governed for centuries.

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Location

Coordinates: 52.159332, 4.488614

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