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Leiden ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈlɛidə (n)] ⓘ; in English and archaic Dutch also Leyden) is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. The municipality of Leiden has a population of 127,046 (31 January 2023), [6] but the city forms one densely connected agglomeration with its suburbs Oegstgeest, Leiderdorp ...
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Leiden. Leiden is the key to discoveries, with more than 35 courtyards, 28 kilometres of canals, many monuments, 13 museums and the oldest university of the Netherlands.
- Delve into history at the Burcht van Leiden. It’s quite unique to come across a hill in the Netherlands, so enjoy the steep climb while you can. 😅 This medieval fortification gives you the best view of the stunning Hooglandse Kerk, and of Leiden in general!
- Stop to smell the flowers at Hortus Botanicus. The oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands is definitely worth a visit during your trip to Leiden. Beautiful, romantic, and packed with interesting plants, Hortus Botanicus is a favourite for locals and tourists alike. 🌺
- Experience real Dutchness at Molen De Valk windmill museum. You simply cannot visit the Netherlands without seeing a windmill, and if you’re going to Leiden, you’re in luck — there’s one hanging out right in the centre!
- Get lost at Wereld Museum Leiden. The first museum of Ethnography in Europe is hard to miss if you’re visiting Leiden. The museum is one of the oldest of its kind in the world, and it’s a crown jewel in the university city’s long and proud research tradition. 🦸♀️
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Leiden has a long history of culture and learning. The birthplace of Rembrandt is home to pretty courtyard gardens, hundreds of monuments, the oldest university in the Netherlands, 13 museums and a bustling city centre. Go boating along the picturesque canals or get lost while strolling through lovely lanes.
9. Museum De Lakenhal. 211. Art Museums. Museum De Lakenhal is the visual arts, history and crafts museum of the city of Leiden. The city’s illustrious past is highlighted in seven collection presentations, including The Cradle of the Golden Age, Leiden University City, The Siege and Relief of Leiden, and Seven Centuries of ‘Leids Laken’.
Leiden. The Netherlands, Europe. Vibrant Leiden is one of the Netherlands' great cities. Woven with canals lined by beautiful 17th-century buildings, its cache of museums, all within walking distance of each other, are a major draw, as is wandering the picturesque canals and soaking up the nightlife, fuelled by a 27,000-strong student population.
Apr 1, 2021 · Fun Fact: Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands. It was established in 1575 by William of Orange after the city’s resistance from the siege of Spain. Leiden has a reputation in Dutch history for being the main battlefield for various sieges and attacks. From the siege of 1420 to the Dutch revolt against the Spanish in ...
