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Leidenhas several nicknames. One of them is city of museums. From the famous Lakenhal to the modern and immens Naturalis. Museum list |
Also the Leiden churches are worth a visit (Hooglandse, Pieterskerk, Marekerk but also many hidden churches). |
Museums
Historic places
Pubs And Restaurants
In the Centre of Leiden you can find numerous restaurants and pubs. Our receptionists are happy to help you finding a appropriate restaurant or pub.
See also: www.hollandrijnland.nl
Het Sieboldhuis
The SieboldHouse offers the most beautiful objects from Japan behind a Dutch historical facade. Stroll along prints, lacquer ware, fossils, ceramics, herbaria, coins, clothing,
stuffed animals and hundreds of other treasures from Japan.
Anatomisch museum van de Rijksuniversiteit Leiden.
Collection of the University of Leidens anatomics, since 1589, Sows for example models of the human body. Usualy open mo.-fr. Stricktly for groups and after appointment.
Wassenaarseweg 62, tel. 071-5276677
Leiden American Pilgrim museum.
Situated in a beautifully conserved 14th century house in the hart of Leiden. The interieur, with a collection of 16th- and 17th century cards and prints, shows aspects of daily life at the time of the Pilgrim Fathers. Usualy open we-sat.
Beschuitsteeg 9, tel. 071-5122413
Museum Boerhaave.
5 Centuries of medical science and fysical experiments, gathered in the former St. Caecilia Gasthuis. Lange St. Agnietenstraat 10, tel. 071-5214224, www.museumboerhaave.nl
Prentenkabinet der Universiteit Leiden.
Dutch and Flemish drawings, European print-art from 16th century. Open mo-fr. Witte Singel 27, tel. 071-5272800
Stedelijk Museum De Lakenhal
tu.- fr. 10.00 - 17.00 / sat-,sun-, and public holidays; 12.00 - 17.00 / library open: tu-th 10.00-13.00. Oude Singel 28-32
2312 RA Leiden tel (071) 5165360/ (071) 5120820
Rijksmuseum het Koninklijk Penningkabinet.
Coins, medals and paper money, ancient and current.. Rapenburg 26-28, tel. 071-5160999, www.penningkabinet.nl
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden. Archeological findings from Holland, Egypt, Middel East, Greece and Rome. Rapenburg 28, tel. 071-5163163/ 5133178 , www.rmo.nl
Rijksmuseum voor Volkenkunde. Etnologic collections from all over the world. Steenstraat 1, tel. 071-5168800, www.rmv.nl
Wagenmakersmuseum. Collection of tools, used in making carriages. Open mo-fr 13.00-17.00, closed on public holidays. Oude Varkensmarkt 13, 071-5165780
Hortus Botanicus der Rijksuniversiteit
Rapenburg 73, 2300 RA Leiden, tel: 071 527 7249, fax: 071 527 5199.
Open: daily 10.00 - 18.00 uur (during summertime), daily mo-fr & su 10.00-16.00 (wintertime), november - march daily 10.00 - 16.00 (closed sat.), Clusiustuin open only on weekdays.
Houtzaagmolen de Heesterboom, Haagweg 57, tel. 5611236. Open: sa 10-16 and after appointment
Molen de Put, Galgewater, near Rembrandtbrug, tel. 5120279. Open: sa 11-18, su 14-18.
Molenmuseum de Valk, 2e Binnenvestgracht 1, tel. 5165353. Open: tu - sa 10-17; su and public holidays 13-17.
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Leiden has 9 mills inside the city. Striking is Molen De Valk, near to Central Station, and now in use as mill-museum. Also open for public :Houtzaagmolen de Heesterboom; Molen de Put Molenmuseum de Valk, 2e Binnenvestgracht 1, tel. 5165353. Open: tu - sa 10-17; su and public holidays 13-17. |
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One of the best-known citizens of Leiden must be Rembrandt van Rijn. Born and lived in the Weddesteeg, for 26 years. He studied classics at the Latin School after which he decided to become a painter. Therefor het served his apprenticeship to Jacob Isaacsz Swanenburg, who lived at the Langebrug. Once finished, he settled as independent painter. In his workshop many masterpieces were created. In museum De Lakenhal there is one of the paintings from his Leiden-period. |
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When the Pilgrims fleed from England to Holland, they were one of many groups who found refuge in Leiden. Holland was a tolerant nation, after having undergone the Spanish urge to convert, and having converted to the sober Calvinism. The Pilgrims lead a steady life in Leiden, between 1609 untill 1620. They held their services in a chapel of the university. Robinson remaned in Leiden, died there and was buried in the Pieterskerk (1625). In the Pieterskerkchoorsteeg the house where William Brewster printed his seditious lampoons can be found. In memory of the stay of the Pilgrim Fathers, the Leiden American Pilgrim Museum is arranged. |
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This garden was layed out in 1593-1594 by Carolus Clusius. The Hortus was used as study garden for medicine- and farmacy students. The current Clusiusgarden, named after the founder, is a copy of the original. A beautiful garden with a large variety of foreign, unknown vegetation. |
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Leiden hosts many churches. From small clandestine churches to the huge Hooglandse Kerk. A special trail "lang de Leidse Kerken" which leads along most churches can be found at the VVV. The Hooglandse Kerk was founded in 1314 as a wooden chapel. This chapel, dedicated to St. Pancras, would soon be replaced bij a brick building. The tower, which is completely implemented in the church, originates from that period. It took untill the 16th century to built a new church at the same spot. The result is the current building. The church was never completed. In the choir of the church a remarkable gravestone can be found; of Justinus van Nassau and his wife Anna de Merode. Justinus was a bastard sun of Willem van Oranje. |
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Thanks to the historical canals, which by the way have the same architecture as the Amsterdam canals, Leiden can also be seen from the water. There are several possibilities, from small boats through the centre to complete daytrips around the area. More Leiden by boat (VVV Leiden Waterstad) |
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The beaches of Katwijk, Noordwijk and Wassenaar are at close range. Behind the rough dunes an endless sandbeach stretches out.
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The famous tulipgarden Keukenhof is at about 10 miles from Leiden. For who loves colours, flowers and walking. |
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