Morschpoort — Attraction in Leiden

Leiden's Morschpoort is a captivating piece of 17th-century history, offering a glimpse into the city's past. A curiosity about it is its remarkable preservation, allowing visitors to step back in time.

In my view, it's absolutely worth visiting for its historical significance and architectural beauty. The Morschpoort is a doorway to Leiden's rich heritage, making it a must-visit landmark for anyone passing by this...

We visited Morspoort, the western city gate in Leiden, Netherlands. It's a stone gate from 1669, designed by Willem van der Helm. We had a great time exploring this historic spot. The Mannerist architecture was fascinating, and the Morssingel area was beautiful for a leisurely stroll. It was an enjoyable visit to a piece of Leiden's...

The beautiful Morspoort (the 'Marsh Gate') of Leiden at night. At the right hand side is a small monument dedicated to Marinus van der Lubbe, a local boy from Leiden, who was executed in 1934 by the Nazis in Germany for setting fire to the Berlin Reichstag. He was just a few days shy of his...