Leidseplein
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The Leidseplein is a major square in central Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Lying in the southwest of the central (canal) district of Amsterdam, the Leidseplein is immediately northeast of the Singelgracht canal.
The Leidseplein is one of the busiest centres for nightlife in the city. The square and the surrounding streets are full of bars, restaurants, outdoor cafes, theaters, dance clubs and the like. Street performers are often found on the square.
Either on the square or close by are:
- City movie theater, around the corner at the Kleine Gartmanplantsoen
- the Stadsschouwburg (municipal theatre), which features plays, musicals, and cabaret.
- the Leidsepleintheater, home of the English-language comedy group Boom Chicago.
- the "Uitburo" (going-out office), which provides information on and tickets for Amsterdam theater and music performances
- the rock music venues Paradiso and Melkweg
- Amsterdam's largest municipal park, Vondelpark
- Holland Casino
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- Satellite image from WikiMapia or Google Local
- Street map from Multimap or GlobalGuide
- Aerial image from TerraServer