Leiden - Wikipedia Leiden is a city with a rich cultural heritage, not only in science, but also in the arts The painter Rembrandt was born and educated in Leiden Other Leiden painters include Lucas van Leyden, Jan van Goyen and Jan Steen
Leiden, Key to Discoveries - Visit 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 Looking for the best highlights in Leiden?
Home - Leiden University - Universiteit Leiden Leiden University, The Netherlands, was founded in 1575 and is one of Europe’s leading international research universities It has seven faculties in the arts, sciences and social sciences, spread over locations in Leiden and The Hague
17 unforgettable things to do in Leiden in 2025 - DutchReview Albeit small and charming, there are loads of things to do in Leiden As one of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands, it never fails to amaze! 😍 From windmills to secret courtyards, you can easily fill a week with things to do in this gorgeous, old, university town
Leiden: Rembrandt, canals, courtyards history - Holland. com Leiden is filled with history and monumental buildings and is a great place to explore on foot Stroll through the well-preserved historic centre and feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the 17th century
A Guide to the Best Things to do in Leiden - solosophie Oozing with charm, visit Leiden and you’ll be guaranteed the opportunity to truly step back in time in this medieval time warp Here’s your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Leiden, as well as travel tips to know before you head off on your trip!
Visit Leiden, South Holland. Charming historic university city with a . . . Just 40 minutes from Amsterdam and Haarlem, and 30 minutes from both Rotterdam and The Hague, Leiden is a charming, historic city Home to the leading University of Leiden – famed for its medical and law schools – the city has a relaxed friendly vibe
Leiden travel - Lonely Planet | 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
The 30 Most Amazing Things To Do in Leiden, The Netherlands Complete travel guide for Leiden, with things to do, where to stay, what to eat, and more! Having been born in Leiden, I never considered my hometown a destination for a vacation in the Netherlands It was simply where I lived—a place I took for granted But something changed
Leiden | History, University Canals | Britannica Leiden, gemeente (municipality), western Netherlands It lies at the confluence of the Oude Rijn and Nieuwe Rijn (Old Rhine and New Rhine) rivers, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of The Hague and 5 miles (8 km) inland from the North Sea First mentioned in 922 as a holding of Utrecht diocese, Leiden