The Spaans Leenhof is a former feudal court in the town of Valkenburg, municipality of Valkenburg aan de Geul, in the Dutch province of Limburg. The building is located on the east side of the Theo Dorrenplein on the Geuleiland. South of the building on the other side of the street flows the Geul.
It is a hook-shaped building erected in marlstone with ionic pilasters, console friezes and a gable that swings in and out.
The building is a national monument.
The building was constructed in 1661 or 1667. It was then used for land registration and tenancy agreements of farmers.
Since 1964, the building has been used by the tourist information office.
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