Willebrord Snellius' Grave
One of the great math minds of the 17th century is underfoot in this 900 year old Dutch church.

📜 Grave of Willebrord Snellius, 17th-century mathematician and astronomer.
🔍 Located under the floor of the historic Pieterskerk, Leiden's oldest church.

Why Go

⚰️ Visit the final resting place of a world-renowned mathematician.
🧠 Discover the mind behind Snell's Law, the law of refraction, and triangulation.
🗺️ See where the first accurate map of the Netherlands was conceived.
🏛️ Explore Pieterskerk, a 900-year-old Gothic church, now a public and community space.
🚶 Easy access in Leiden, a city rich in history.

Tips

🕒 Check the Pieterskerk website for occasional event closures, as it functions as a public space.
☕ A cafe and outdoor patio are available within the church.

Hours

🕒 Daily 11am to 6pm, subject to occasional closures for events.

Last updated 28 days ago

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