Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: nonnensteeg

Old relief above the door of the former Botanical Laboratory building.

Old relief above the door of the former State Herbarium building.

The Academy Building is in use by Leiden University since 1581. Before that it used to be a cloister church. Leiden University was given this building after the city confiscated all catholic buildings in the Dutch Revolt (against the Spaniards). Leiden University changed and altered the building many times to suit the academic needs of the times. The clock tower for instance is an addition from the 17th century. The last major reconstruction was in the 1920s. This is the latest attempt.