Leyden

City Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

What to expect

Leiden is a city in the Netherlands known for its rich cultural heritage and scientific discoveries. It is home to the oldest university in the Netherlands, Leiden University, which has been a prominent scientific center for over four centuries. The city has a charming atmosphere, with many historic buildings, canals, and museums, including the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave and the National Museum of Antiquities. Leiden is also famous for being the birthplace of the famous painter Rembrandt and has a number of other notable painters associated with it, such as Jan van Goyen and Jan Steen. Visitors can stroll through the city's picturesque streets, explore its many museums, and enjoy the city's vibrant atmosphere. The city is also known for its beautiful courtyard gardens, hundreds of monuments, and bustling city center

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored Leyden, the birthplace of Rembrandt, enjoying a leisurely stroll along the canals

Highlights: The charming canal-side setting of Leyden offered a relaxing and picturesque experience ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Leiden, a family-friendly city with several children’s museums and activities. We visited Naturalis, Corpus museum, National Museum of Antiquities, and Rijksmuseum Boerhaave

Highlights: Our daughter enjoyed the scavenger hunt at Naturalis and walking through a body at Corpus museum ✨