Cities
Netherlands Leiden South Holland Monument

Rembrandtplaats

About

Rembrandtplaats is a small but meaningful square in Leiden, marking the birthplace of the city’s most famous resident, Rembrandt van Rijn. Although the original 17th‑century house where the artist was born no longer survives, the square preserves the memory of this historic location with a commemorative plaque and a quiet, reflective atmosphere. Surrounded by modern buildings, it stands as a symbolic reminder of Leiden’s artistic heritage and the humble beginnings of one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age. Visitors often stop here while following the Rembrandt walking routes through the city, using the square as a starting point to explore the places that shaped the young artist’s life. Despite its modest appearance, Rembrandtplaats remains an important cultural touchpoint, connecting contemporary Leiden with its rich creative past.

Leiden Netherlands
Rembrandtplaats
Location

Rembrandtplaats Leiden sits at Weddesteeg 29 in Leiden's historic heart, Netherlands, marking the exact site of Rembrandt van Rijn's 1606 birthplace amid the lively Pieterskwartier district. This intimate square features a statue of the young artist and a plaque, surrounded by canals, charming gabled houses, and pedestrian streets near Leiden University's old buildings. Nearby are the Morspoort city gate, National Museum of Antiquities, bustling Haarlemmerstraat with shops and cafés, Pieterskerk, and a 15-minute stroll to Leiden Central Station via Breestraat.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden Rijksmuseum van Oudheden Museum Naturalis Biodiversity Center Naturalis Biodiversity Center Museum Wereldmuseum Leiden Wereldmuseum Leiden Museum Rijksmuseum Boerhaave Rijksmuseum Boerhaave Museum Museum De Lakenhal Museum De Lakenhal Museum Japanmuseum SieboldHuis Japanmuseum SieboldHuis Museum Molenmuseum De Valk Molenmuseum De Valk Museum Hortus Botanicus Leiden Hortus Botanicus Leiden Botanical Garden Young Rembrandt Studio Young Rembrandt Studio Museum Leiden American Pilgrim Museum Leiden American Pilgrim Museum Museum Leidse Schouwburg Leidse Schouwburg Theatre Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden Stadsgehoorzaal Leiden Theatre Theater Ins Blau Theater Ins Blau Theatre Scheltema Leiden Scheltema Leiden Theatre Burcht van Leiden Burcht van Leiden Fortress Oud Poelgeest Castle Oud Poelgeest Castle Castle Pieterskerk Leiden Pieterskerk Leiden Church Hooglandse Kerk Hooglandse Kerk Church Marekerk Marekerk Church Hartebrugkerk Hartebrugkerk Church Heilige Lodewijkkerk Heilige Lodewijkkerk Church St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Church Church Leiden City Hall Leiden City Hall City Hall Morspoort Morspoort Historical Landmark Zijlpoort Zijlpoort Historical Landmark Koornbrug Koornbrug Bridge Van der Werfpark Van der Werfpark Park Plantsoen Plantsoen Park Polderpark Cronesteyn Polderpark Cronesteyn Park Old Observatory Leiden Old Observatory Leiden Museum