5Streets Leiden

H'woerd fact 1 (I think...)

A friend told me the other day that the Hogewoerd is the oldest street in Leiden.
Apparently it was one of the first entryways into Leiden during the Roman period, as it was relatively high (which would explain the name).
After a bit of Googling I can't really find anything definite about this though...

It's long and a bit windy, with old-fashioned lanterns off the fronts of the houses.
Ah, I think it's time for pictures. Will try to get to that as soon as I have internet access at home!

posted by machiruda @ 2:39 PM