The Leiden Weaver's House
The Leiden Weaver's House offers a glimpse of the poor side of Leiden from the last four centuries. This poor, unknown side of Leiden was a stark contrast to the rich part of town where the famous monuments stood, such as along the Rapenburg. This building shows how workers lived and worked in Leiden; the oldest parts of the house date back to the 17th century.
The building at 143 Middelstegracht
This original weaver's house, whose occupant history dates back to 1560, was inhabited by Cornelis Janszn, a linen weaver by trade. The house was absorbed into the city limits around 1350. The monumental loom from 1830 is still in use today, and visitors of all ages can try their hand at weaving on a smaller, modern loom.
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