Guidebook for Leiden

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Guidebook for Leiden

Sightseeing

Art Museum of Leiden
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Múseum De Lakenhal
32 Oude Singel
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Art Museum of Leiden
The foundation year 1837 makes Museum Volkenkunde one of the oldest ethnological museums in the world. It holds more than 200,000 objects and 500,000 audiovisual sources from all over the world.
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Þjóðminjasafn fólksins
1 Steenstraat
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The foundation year 1837 makes Museum Volkenkunde one of the oldest ethnological museums in the world. It holds more than 200,000 objects and 500,000 audiovisual sources from all over the world.
National Museum of Antiquities - Rijksmuseum voor Oudheden Learn about numerous treasures from rich ancient cultures and meet the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.
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Þjóðminjasafn (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden)
28 Rapenburg
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National Museum of Antiquities - Rijksmuseum voor Oudheden Learn about numerous treasures from rich ancient cultures and meet the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.
Windmill museum
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Molenmuseum de Valk
1 2e Binnenvestgracht
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Windmill museum
Hortus botanicus More than four centuries of collecting, cultivating and studying have produced Leiden University’s wonderful teaching garden with its plants from all corners of the world. The prize
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Hortus Botanicus Leiden
73 Rapenburg
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Hortus botanicus More than four centuries of collecting, cultivating and studying have produced Leiden University’s wonderful teaching garden with its plants from all corners of the world. The prize
Naturalis Biodiversity Center The world-class natural history collection of the Naturalis museum is packed with exhibits of animals, plants, minerals and fossils. Wonder at the dinosaurs, the prehist
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Naturalis Biodiversity Center
2 Darwinweg
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Naturalis Biodiversity Center The world-class natural history collection of the Naturalis museum is packed with exhibits of animals, plants, minerals and fossils. Wonder at the dinosaurs, the prehist
Boerhaave Museum Discover five centuries of natural science and medicine in the Boerhaave Museum. Key exhibits include the microscopes used by Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and the oldest pendulum clock, th
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Rijksmuseum Boerhaave
10 Lange Sint Agnietenstraat
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Boerhaave Museum Discover five centuries of natural science and medicine in the Boerhaave Museum. Key exhibits include the microscopes used by Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and the oldest pendulum clock, th
Best way to discover Leiden. Rent a small boat and float along the canals. http://www.botenverhuurleiden.nl/english/
Botenverhuur 't Galgewater
Best way to discover Leiden. Rent a small boat and float along the canals. http://www.botenverhuurleiden.nl/english/
The Burcht van Leiden (Fort of Leiden) is one of the oldest remaining forts in Holland. Itis built on a motte, an artificial hill, and was part of a so-called shell keep. Archaeologists have determined that the hill was built towards the end of the ninth century. The top of the hill was circled by a wall, and in the past also supported a tower. The fort lost its military function as early as the fourteenth century. This picturesque spot is an absolute must-see during any visit to Leiden; at the top of its numerous steps, a magnificent view of the city awaits you.
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Leiden borg
5 Van der Sterrepad
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The Burcht van Leiden (Fort of Leiden) is one of the oldest remaining forts in Holland. Itis built on a motte, an artificial hill, and was part of a so-called shell keep. Archaeologists have determined that the hill was built towards the end of the ninth century. The top of the hill was circled by a wall, and in the past also supported a tower. The fort lost its military function as early as the fourteenth century. This picturesque spot is an absolute must-see during any visit to Leiden; at the top of its numerous steps, a magnificent view of the city awaits you.
Rapenburg canal was dug to ensure that Leiden could be well defended. In the 17th century, it developed into the most important and most fashionable canal in the entire city, the canal where rich merchants and famous professors lived. Princess Beatrix, King Willem-Alexander and other members of the Royal Family lived on Rapenburg canal during their studies, and Leiden University’s Academy Building, the National Museum of Antiquities, the Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Japan Museum SieboldHuis and many student houses are located there.
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Rapenburg
Rapenburg
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Rapenburg canal was dug to ensure that Leiden could be well defended. In the 17th century, it developed into the most important and most fashionable canal in the entire city, the canal where rich merchants and famous professors lived. Princess Beatrix, King Willem-Alexander and other members of the Royal Family lived on Rapenburg canal during their studies, and Leiden University’s Academy Building, the National Museum of Antiquities, the Hortus Botanicus Leiden, Japan Museum SieboldHuis and many student houses are located there.
Koornbrug bridge is a characteristic bridge across the New Rhine and a national monument. In the past, this bridge was a trading site for various types of grain, collectively known as koren – hence its name. Its famous roof was constructed during the nineteenth century to ensure that the goods remained dry, which makes it the oldest, but not the only, roofed bridge in the Netherlands. A handsome spot that enjoys great popularity among photographers.
Koornbrug
Koornbrug
Koornbrug bridge is a characteristic bridge across the New Rhine and a national monument. In the past, this bridge was a trading site for various types of grain, collectively known as koren – hence its name. Its famous roof was constructed during the nineteenth century to ensure that the goods remained dry, which makes it the oldest, but not the only, roofed bridge in the Netherlands. A handsome spot that enjoys great popularity among photographers.
The courtyard known by the names of St. Annahofje and Aalmoeshuis was built in 1492, making it one of the oldest courtyards in Leiden. It is the only courtyard whose chapel has been preserved to this day, making it very much worth a visit. The chapel contains the oldest stained glass windows in the Netherlands, making it a true highlight of the city. The chapel is open to visitors on Saturdays from 14:00 to 16:00.
Sint Anna Aalmoeshuis
Sint Anna Aalmoeshuis
The courtyard known by the names of St. Annahofje and Aalmoeshuis was built in 1492, making it one of the oldest courtyards in Leiden. It is the only courtyard whose chapel has been preserved to this day, making it very much worth a visit. The chapel contains the oldest stained glass windows in the Netherlands, making it a true highlight of the city. The chapel is open to visitors on Saturdays from 14:00 to 16:00.
This area around the Pieterskerk has numerous narrow streets, packed with unusual shops and restaurants. The Kloksteeg with its views of the centuries-old Pieterskerk, is one of Leiden’s prettiest and most atmospheric streets.
Kloksteeg
Kloksteeg
This area around the Pieterskerk has numerous narrow streets, packed with unusual shops and restaurants. The Kloksteeg with its views of the centuries-old Pieterskerk, is one of Leiden’s prettiest and most atmospheric streets.
The neighbourhood around the harbour is where you will find some of the city’s finest eating places. This is also the location of the historic Zijlpoort that now houses a restaurant.
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Haven
Haven
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The neighbourhood around the harbour is where you will find some of the city’s finest eating places. This is also the location of the historic Zijlpoort that now houses a restaurant.

Drinks & Nightlife

Relaxed local pub for coffee or a drink
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Café De Uyl van Hoogland
28 Nieuwstraat
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Relaxed local pub for coffee or a drink
One of the oldest small pubs in town
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De Bonte Koe
13 Hooglandsekerk Choorsteeg
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One of the oldest small pubs in town

Food Scene

Nice place for breakfast and coffe
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Anne&Max Leiden
2 Gangetje
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Nice place for breakfast and coffe
Best coffee in town
Coffeecompany
156 Breestraat
Best coffee in town
Best place in Leiden for breakfast or lunch. Active bakery so also freshly baked bread for taking home.
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Bakker van Maanen
39 Nieuwe Rijn
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Best place in Leiden for breakfast or lunch. Active bakery so also freshly baked bread for taking home.

Essentials

Closest groceries
DekaMarkt Leiden
Closest groceries
For years the best fish 'haring' in the Netherlands. If you like cooking yourself in the apartment ... get your fish here!
Vishandel Atlantic B.V.
118 Levendaal
For years the best fish 'haring' in the Netherlands. If you like cooking yourself in the apartment ... get your fish here!

Shopping

Cosy shopping
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Nieuwe Rijn
Nieuwe Rijn
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Cosy shopping
On your way to the city you will find the oldest coffee store of Leiden and the Netherlands
Cloverleaf
15 Hogewoerd
On your way to the city you will find the oldest coffee store of Leiden and the Netherlands
Trendy 2nd hand design clothing ... you won't find a better place for design clothes.
Second Trend
20G Langebrug
Trendy 2nd hand design clothing ... you won't find a better place for design clothes.

Parks & Nature

Van der Werf Park is a perfect place to relax and recharge your batteries. It’s the ideal environment in which to enjoy a good book or a pleasant picnic on the grass. It is the result of the explosion of a gunpowder-laden ship in 1807, which pulverised a large number of homes. Where the homes had stood, a park was built, and a memorial stone was placed on the quay where the ship once lay moored, which can be seen from the park. In the centre of the park stands a statue of Van der Werff, the mayor of Leiden at the time of the Relief of Leiden.
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Van der Werf-park
Kruitschip
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Van der Werf Park is a perfect place to relax and recharge your batteries. It’s the ideal environment in which to enjoy a good book or a pleasant picnic on the grass. It is the result of the explosion of a gunpowder-laden ship in 1807, which pulverised a large number of homes. Where the homes had stood, a park was built, and a memorial stone was placed on the quay where the ship once lay moored, which can be seen from the park. In the centre of the park stands a statue of Van der Werff, the mayor of Leiden at the time of the Relief of Leiden.
The Leidse Hout (English: Leiden Woods) is a public urban park in Leiden, Netherlands. It is located between the border of Oegstgeest, approximately 1.5 kilometers northwest of the Leiden city center, and on the northern border of the Leiden Diaconessenhuis hospital. The park was opened on June 30, 1931 and was the product of a governmental program that provided work for the unemployed during the Great Depression. A tea house, deer park, and a music pavilion is incorporated into the park. Additionally, there is an adjacent sports park with tennis courts, soccer fields, a track, and a softball field.
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De Leidse Hout
100 Houtlaan
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The Leidse Hout (English: Leiden Woods) is a public urban park in Leiden, Netherlands. It is located between the border of Oegstgeest, approximately 1.5 kilometers northwest of the Leiden city center, and on the northern border of the Leiden Diaconessenhuis hospital. The park was opened on June 30, 1931 and was the product of a governmental program that provided work for the unemployed during the Great Depression. A tea house, deer park, and a music pavilion is incorporated into the park. Additionally, there is an adjacent sports park with tennis courts, soccer fields, a track, and a softball field.

Getting Around

Europcar Car Rental Closest car rental. Just 150 meters from the apartment.
Europcar Autoverhuur Leiden
5 Hoge Rijndijk
Europcar Car Rental Closest car rental. Just 150 meters from the apartment.
Leiden Central Station. Direct trains to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft and many other intrested places. Also direct busses to Keukenhof, the Beach and all other places.
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Station Leiden Centraal
Bargelaan
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Leiden Central Station. Direct trains to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Delft and many other intrested places. Also direct busses to Keukenhof, the Beach and all other places.