Vreewijk is a residential neighbourhood outside the canal ring (singels), on the south side of Leiden’s city centre. It is an atmospheric neighbourhood with plenty of character and a wide variety of architectural styles.
Vreewijk dates from the 19th century and was Leiden’s first expansion beyond the singels. It is bordered by the railway, the Noordeinde, the Witte Singel and the Jan van Goyenkade. The original little neighbourhood ended at the Gerrit Doustraat. Since around 1980, the area up to and including the Rijn- en Schiekade and the Noordeindeplein has also been part of the neighbourhood. Vreewijk has since been designated a protected townscape. Read more…
The buildings along the Witte Singel have a mixed character, with homes and offices. The Rijn- en Schiekade is mainly residential. The southern part consists largely of single-family and multi-family homes, while the northern part is mostly made up of university buildings. The neighbourhood is highly diverse: hardly any two houses are the same. The different colours, facade bricks, building heights and waterside locations give the neighbourhood a great deal of atmosphere. There is also plenty of greenery and space for play and relaxation. Vreewijk is becoming an increasingly dynamic neighbourhood, partly thanks to its location close to the centre.
Jimmy van Delft is our specialist estate agent for Vreewijk. Jimmy: “Walking through Vreewijk, the green surroundings and abundance of water immediately stand out. The singels and green strips give the neighbourhood a calm and pleasant atmosphere. The historic charm of the area makes living here complete. And all within walking distance of Leiden’s lively centre.” Get to know Jimmy van Delft, your neighbourhood estate agent for Vreewijk
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