Leiden
Key to Discovery
Situated at what has traditionally been an important junction where waterways and roads meet, stands a city that will enchant you: Leiden. The city is famous for its university, museums and glorious history. The spirit of the Golden Age lives on here, the place where Rembrandt was born, and which inspired so many other influential painters. The canals, the historic buildings, the alleyways, the treasuries of knowledge, culture and science: Leiden is definitely worth seeing. There are many things to discover, to see and to experience in this city. With so much history, so many museums and theatres, a vibrant inner city, monuments, shops, restaurants, cafés and a university, no one can become bored. You can find out more via the Leiden Stad van Ontdekkingen interactive Leiden City Guide.
Gemeente Leiden
A: Stadskantoor, Bargelaan 190, 2333 CW, Leiden
T: 071 516 516 5
E: www.leiden.nl/contact
Do you want to discover Leiden? - Have a look at all events taking place!
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Grand Café de Burcht - Quiz Night
Grand Café de Burcht - Quiz Night
Every Wednesday is quiz night at Grand Café de Burcht
weekly
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Repair Café Leiden
Repair Café Leiden
You can contact us for repairs to electrical appliances and minor repairs to clothing, furniture and bicycles.
monthly
Things to See and Do
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The 13 Museums
The 13 Museums
The 13 MuseumsLeiden is the capital region of museums, with a total of 13. No other city in the Netherlands has so many extraordinary museums within walking distance from each other, offering a large array of nature, art and culture. Exhibitions, workshops and events bring these special collections to life. During weekends and holidays, children are treated to exciting and fun activities.
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De Burcht
De Burcht
De BurchtLeiden Castle is one of the oldest surviving examples of a castle in the Netherlands. The Castle stands on a motte, an artificial hill, and was part of a so-called motte castle. Archaeologists discovered that the hill must have been built in the late ninth century. On top of the hill was a round wall and a tower, now gone. The Burcht lost its military function as early as the fourteenth century. This beautiful place is a must see when visiting Leiden. When you have walked the many steps, a beautiful view of the city awaits you.
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Young Rembrandt in Leiden
Young Rembrandt in Leiden
More about Young RembrandtRembrandt was born at Weddesteeg in Leiden on 15 July 1606 and studied classics at the Latin school before becoming a painter. He set up as an independent painter in Leiden and created master pieces in his workshop. In 1632, he left his birthplace to try his fortune in Amsterdam. His house in Leiden is no longer there, but there is a sculpture of him at Weddesteeg Rembrandtplein entitled 'The young Rembrandt'.
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Shopping
Shopping
ShoppingVisit the Haarlemmerstraat or the Breestraat when you go shopping, but don't forget the boutiques and specialist shops, which are hidden in the alleyways.
Leiden Continuum
Leiden, Key to Discovery, where the sum of science, culture, and freedom of thought equates to the rise and success of icons. From Rembrandt van Rijn to Armin van Buuren, from the Pilgrim Fathers to the T.rex, and from the tulip to Leiden Bio Science Park.
These figures, inventions, discoveries, and events, form part of Leiden's underlying DNA, which can be explored through the Leiden Continuum (Het Leids Continuüm).
