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12 Apr 2019Go on a canal boat trip to see Leiden at it's best. The bars / cafes by the canal near the Town Hall are lovely places to stop and watch the world go by.
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Hortus Botanicus
Giant water lilies, carnivorous pitcher plants, rare and endangered plants and a host of colorful flowers await at Leiden’s botanical garden.
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
The past comes alive at Lieden’s National Museum of Antiquities, where you’ll explore cultures of the ancient Egyptians, the Romans, Greeks, Syrians and Persians.
Pieterskerk
The history of this Gothic medieval church is intertwined with that of the pilgrims who lived and worked in Leiden for many years before migrating to America.
Morspoort
Find out about the history of Leiden when you take a trip to Morspoort. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
LVC
Enjoy a show at LVC, a theatre with a story to tell in Leiden. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.
Beestenmarkt
Once full of cattle and sheep for sale, this pretty square overlooking a canal is now the starting point for canal boat cruises and a great spot for morning coffee.
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