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Theological debates were held in the lower room on the right end of this medieval convent chapel, which is the oldest part of the University of Leiden. This is probably where Robinson debated with Arminius' successor Simon Episcopius. Now the room is part of the Museum of University History. Gomarus, the strict Calvinist opponent of Arminius, lived across the bridge in the Nonnensteeg. Pilgrim Robert Cushman lived in a small house built in an alley off the left side of the Nonnensteeg, but the houses there have disappeared.

Turning left without crossing the bridge, follow the Rapenburg canal and notice the

STEPS DOWN TO THE WATER:

These steps were probably used by the Pilgrims to embark on the boats that took them to Delfshaven, although scheduled boats began at the Weigh House in the center of town.

A little farther along the curve of the canal, just past a fenced garden is an alley leading to the