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Latijnse School
Lokhorststraat 16
2311 TA LEIDEN
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From 1424 the Latin School was located on this spot. Here they learned arithmetic, writing and reading, Latin, logic and choral singing. Rembrandt van Rijn was educated here.

From 1424 the Latin School was located on this spot. Here they learned arithmetic, writing and reading, Latin, logic and choral singing. This school was the predecessor of today's gymnasium. The building dates from 1599 and was designed by city stonemason Den Dubbelden and city mason Van Es. Rembrandt van Rijn was educated here.

Tip! You can have a sketch at the Latin School, look through the window and see how Rembrandt makes a sketch of you, you can then download the sketch. Click here for more information.

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