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Leiden is a city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands. The municipality of Leiden has a population of 127,046 (31 January 2023), but the city forms one densely connected agglomeration with its suburbs Oegstgeest, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten and Zoeterwoude with 215,602 inhabitants. The … See more
Leiden was formed on an artificial hill (today called the Burcht van Leiden) at the confluence of the rivers Oude and Nieuwe Rijn (Old and New Rhine). In the oldest reference to this, from c. 860, the settlement was … See more
The following is a selection of important Leidenaren throughout history:
Public officials and scholars
• William II, Count of Holland (1228–1256) Count of Holland 1234 … See moreThe two branches of the Oude Rijn, which enter Leiden on the east, unite in the centre of the city. The city is further intersected by numerous small canals with tree-bordered quays. On the west side of the city, the Hortus Botanicus and other gardens extend … See more
Because of the economic decline from the end of the 17th until the middle of the 19th century, much of the 16th- and 17th-century city centre is … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WEBLeiden is a historic city with 13 museums, canals, courtyards and the oldest university of the Netherlands. Explore its culture, history and nature with events, walks, workshops and more.