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The beauty of Leiden in wintertime!
23/02/2015

The beauty of Leiden in wintertime!

It's a 10 minutes walk from Leiden central station to Naturalis. It's a biodiversity center. Come to this museum in Leid...
12/10/2014

It's a 10 minutes walk from Leiden central station to Naturalis. It's a biodiversity center. Come to this museum in Leiden and enjoy!

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

'Rijksmuseum van Oudheden' is the first museum in Leiden with a map from inside of the museum in Google Maps. See for yo...
06/10/2014

'Rijksmuseum van Oudheden' is the first museum in Leiden with a map from inside of the museum in Google Maps. See for yourself why you have to visit the museum and don't get lost inside the building!

Rapenburg 28, 2311 EW Leiden

Marc Newsome (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden)"This museum has not only a beautiful temple from Egypt, a nice collection of Rom...
06/10/2014

Marc Newsome (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden)

"This museum has not only a beautiful temple from Egypt, a nice collection of Roman and Greek objects but we also have one of the best Egyptian collections in the world!"

This temple from Egypt is one of the main reasons to visit the 'Rijksmuseum van Oudheden'. It was a gift from the Egypti...
06/10/2014

This temple from Egypt is one of the main reasons to visit the 'Rijksmuseum van Oudheden'. It was a gift from the Egyptians to the Dutch and it's 2000 years old.

More information: http://www.rmo.nl/english

Also this year 'Leids ontzet' was a great succes! Wondering when you will visit Leiden? Come next year on 2 and 3 Octobe...
04/10/2014

Also this year 'Leids ontzet' was a great succes! Wondering when you will visit Leiden? Come next year on 2 and 3 October and enjoy the biggest party in Leiden!

Wanna know what 'hutspot' is and how you can make it by yourself? Check out this recipe:
02/10/2014

Wanna know what 'hutspot' is and how you can make it by yourself? Check out this recipe:

This typically Dutch dish originates from the days of the Spanish occupation. The people in Leiden were almost starving to death during the occupation of their city when William of Orange decided to have the city flooded.

Frank & Natalia (Barcelona/Madrid, Spain)"We're going to eat herring and 'hutspot' on the 3rd of October. We heard there...
02/10/2014

Frank & Natalia (Barcelona/Madrid, Spain)

"We're going to eat herring and 'hutspot' on the 3rd of October. We heard there'll be a nice party in Leiden. It's a very interesting event to experience as a Spaniard."

Renée Hendriks (Receptionist, Sieboldhuis)"Around 10% of our visitors is from Japan, especially during spring we have a ...
02/10/2014

Renée Hendriks (Receptionist, Sieboldhuis)

"Around 10% of our visitors is from Japan, especially during spring we have a lot of Japanese visitors. Siebold was a very important person in Japan. Therefore they find it very special to visit the Sieboldhuis."

Kateřina & Vojtöch (Prague, Czech Republic)"I'm visiting Vojtöch, he studies here now. I only arrived two hours ago. We'...
02/10/2014

Kateřina & Vojtöch (Prague, Czech Republic)

"I'm visiting Vojtöch, he studies here now. I only arrived two hours ago. We're just walking around in Leiden. I study Dutch, so I really like to be here."

55 steps on the stairway to the Burcht is what it takes to get a beautiful view of Leiden!
01/10/2014

55 steps on the stairway to the Burcht is what it takes to get a beautiful view of Leiden!

Julia (Moscow, Russia)"I chose to go to Leiden, because I read a lot of good reviews. It's a small, cosy, authentic city...
01/10/2014

Julia (Moscow, Russia)

"I chose to go to Leiden, because I read a lot of good reviews. It's a small, cosy, authentic city. I stay here for a few days."

Michael & Marcie (Shropshire, United Kingdom) "We are visiting our son who lives in Leiden. We are looking around in the...
01/10/2014

Michael & Marcie (Shropshire, United Kingdom)

"We are visiting our son who lives in Leiden. We are looking around in the city and museums. We really like Leiden, there's a lot of water!"

(Marcie did not want to be photographed)

Untill October 26th you can see the exposition about The Netherlands in the Golden Middle Ages in 'Rijksmuseum van Oudhe...
30/09/2014

Untill October 26th you can see the exposition about The Netherlands in the Golden Middle Ages in 'Rijksmuseum van Oudheden'.

More information: http://www.rmo.nl/english

Liesbeth & Philippe (Waregem, Belgium)"We are in Leiden for the exposition about the Golden Middle Ages in The Netherlan...
30/09/2014

Liesbeth & Philippe (Waregem, Belgium)

"We are in Leiden for the exposition about the Golden Middle Ages in The Netherlands in the museum of antiquities. We've just visited it. After we've eaten something here, we will return home."

Paula & Paulo (Rome, Italy)"We like Leiden, there are beautiful houses, it has a nice historic center and the beer is ve...
30/09/2014

Paula & Paulo (Rome, Italy)

"We like Leiden, there are beautiful houses, it has a nice historic center and the beer is very good! It is very different from Italy."

Andrei (St. Petersburg, Russia)"I fell in love with Leiden! I've seen a lot of cities in The Netherlands, but this one i...
29/09/2014

Andrei (St. Petersburg, Russia)

"I fell in love with Leiden! I've seen a lot of cities in The Netherlands, but this one is by far the best. It's so typical Dutch and photogenic."

There are a lot of terraces on boats in Leiden. Come to Leiden and experience this typical way of having a drink outside...
29/09/2014

There are a lot of terraces on boats in Leiden. Come to Leiden and experience this typical way of having a drink outside in the sun!

Christel & Henriette (Copenhagen, Denmark)"Leiden is a beautiful cosy city! I study here and I'm showing Leiden to my fr...
29/09/2014

Christel & Henriette (Copenhagen, Denmark)

"Leiden is a beautiful cosy city! I study here and I'm showing Leiden to my friend today."

Milou van Oene (Communication, Museum De Lakenhal)"Museum De Lakenhal shows visitors the history of Leiden. It's not onl...
28/09/2014

Milou van Oene (Communication, Museum De Lakenhal)

"Museum De Lakenhal shows visitors the history of Leiden. It's not only a beautiful building, we also have a lot of beautiful art."

The beauty of Leiden!
28/09/2014

The beauty of Leiden!

The historic city center is perfectly accessible by train. It's only 15 minutes from Schiphol and you can walk directly ...
27/09/2014

The historic city center is perfectly accessible by train. It's only 15 minutes from Schiphol and you can walk directly out of the train station into the center.

This piece of art by Lucas van Leyden is one of the main reasons why you've to go to museum De Lakenhal.
27/09/2014

This piece of art by Lucas van Leyden is one of the main reasons why you've to go to museum De Lakenhal.

Marc (Bern, Switzerland)"I'm only here for a day. I visited the Lakenhal, and I really liked the Burcht. I do think that...
26/09/2014

Marc (Bern, Switzerland)

"I'm only here for a day. I visited the Lakenhal, and I really liked the Burcht. I do think that I've seen all of the city centre in just one afternoon."

Martijn Bulthuis (Director, Leiden Marketing)"We are working on a plan to attract more tourists to Leiden. Our city has ...
26/09/2014

Martijn Bulthuis (Director, Leiden Marketing)

"We are working on a plan to attract more tourists to Leiden. Our city has more to offer than what you will see in just a few hours. Thirteen museums, the historic city center, the university, the water and so much more. It's for example the birth city of the famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn."

Kim Borst (Reservations, Volkenkunde Museum)"Most people come to see their own culture heritage, because we have an excl...
25/09/2014

Kim Borst (Reservations, Volkenkunde Museum)

"Most people come to see their own culture heritage, because we have an exclusive exhibitions. But once visitors are in the museum, they also discover more about other cultures."

The place where all the cultures from all over the world come together. Come see the exhibitions and enjoy not only your...
25/09/2014

The place where all the cultures from all over the world come together. Come see the exhibitions and enjoy not only your own culture, but also that of other ethnologies. For more information, check out the website!

Jan Vroege (Cashier, Volkenkunde Museum)"Not only Dutch people visit this museum. I also sell tickets to visitors from A...
25/09/2014

Jan Vroege (Cashier, Volkenkunde Museum)

"Not only Dutch people visit this museum. I also sell tickets to visitors from America, Japan, China, Germany, UK and so many more countries!"

Anna (Munich, Germany)"I've just arrived here in Leiden, and I really like it! I don't know what I'm going to do yet, bu...
24/09/2014

Anna (Munich, Germany)

"I've just arrived here in Leiden, and I really like it! I don't know what I'm going to do yet, but my friend who studies here will show me around."

It's a rainy day in Leiden... What to do now? Visit one of the many museums Leiden has to offer. For example 'De Lakenha...
24/09/2014

It's a rainy day in Leiden... What to do now? Visit one of the many museums Leiden has to offer. For example 'De Lakenhal', which houses two Rembrandt paintings!

Museum De Lakenhal inspires, connects, renews!

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