Leiden - Wikipedia
WebLeiden is a city with a rich cultural heritage, not only in science, but also in the arts. One of the world's most famous painters, 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
WebLeiden 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.
Leiden - Home of young Rembrandt, canals, traditional courtyard …
WebKnown as the City of Discoveries, Leiden is where history comes to life. Explore picturesque canals, world-class museums and bustling markets. Visit Leiden and be surprised by a city that's timeless yet dynamic.
17 unforgettable things to do in Leiden in 2024 - DutchReview
WebApr 10, 2024 · Leiden is the perfect city to visit for a calm, interesting, and quintessentially Dutch experience. Here are 17 things you cannot miss!
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WebLeiden 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.
Leiden – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebLeiden (historically known as Leyden) is easily one of the most enchanting cities in the Netherlands. It's home to the oldest university in the country, the birthplace of Rembrandt and breeding ground for ground-breaking science and Nobel laureates for centuries.
Leiden history | Visit Leiden
WebFrom an impoverished manufacturing city in the 1960s and the departure of industry in the 1980s, Leiden has now become a true city of knowledge and culture. In this City of Discoveries, new discoveries are still being made on a daily basis.
Leiden travel - Lonely Planet | The Netherlands, Europe
WebLeiden. 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.
Experience the highlights of Leiden | Visit Leiden
WebA big open-air museum. If you stroll through the alleys of Leiden, you imagine yourself back in the Golden Age. Leiden has 35 courtyards, almost all located in the city center. Rembrandt van Rijn was born in 1606 as the ninth child of a miller in Leiden.
Leiden | History, University & Canals | Britannica
Web3 days ago · 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.
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