Guidebook for Leiden
Sightseeing
The burcht van Leiden is an old Shell keep in Leiden constructed in the 11th century. The structure is on top of a motte, and is today a public park.
39 locals recommend
Grandcafé De Burcht
14 BurgsteegThe burcht van Leiden is an old Shell keep in Leiden constructed in the 11th century. The structure is on top of a motte, and is today a public park.
The Pieterskerk is a late-Gothic church in Leiden dedicated to Saint Peter. It is best known today as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers where John Robinson was buried.
20 locals recommend
Pieterskerk Leiden
16 KloksteegThe Pieterskerk is a late-Gothic church in Leiden dedicated to Saint Peter. It is best known today as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers where John Robinson was buried.
The Hortus botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world.
95 locals recommend
Hortus Botanicus Leiden
73 RapenburgThe Hortus botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world.
Hooglandse Kerk is a Gothic church in Leiden dating from the fifteenth century. The brick church is dedicated to St. Pancras
Hooglandse Kerkgracht
Hooglandse KerkgrachtHooglandse Kerk is a Gothic church in Leiden dating from the fifteenth century. The brick church is dedicated to St. Pancras
Rapenburg
RapenburgIt is the most famous canal Rapenburg Leiden.
Schelpenkade
SchelpenkadeOne of the nicest small canals in Leiden with a beautiful view.
the Old Observatory is the former observatory building of the Observatory of the University of Leiden.
Old Observatory Leiden
11 Niels Bohrwegthe Old Observatory is the former observatory building of the Observatory of the University of Leiden.
Galgewater
GalgewaterNice harbor view
Shopping
Haarlemmerstraat
Haarlemmerstraatmore then 1000 meter shopping
Burgsteeg
BurgsteegUnique boutiques en small shops
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Antiquities) is the national archaeological museum of the Netherlands
77 locals recommend
National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden)
28 RapenburgNational Museum of Antiquities) is the national archaeological museum of the Netherlands
Naturalis Biodiversity Center is a national museum of natural history and a research center on biodiversity
114 locals recommend
Naturalis Biodiversity Center
2 DarwinwegNaturalis Biodiversity Center is a national museum of natural history and a research center on biodiversity
Japanmuseum
19 RapenburgJapanese museum
Leiden Theater
43 Oude VestThe Leiden Theatre was built in 1705
Everything Else
useum De Lakenhal is a city museum of history and fine art. One highlight is its collection of fijnschilder paintings from the Dutch Golden Age
36 locals recommend
Museum De Lakenhal
32 Oude Singeluseum De Lakenhal is a city museum of history and fine art. One highlight is its collection of fijnschilder paintings from the Dutch Golden Age
Essentials
Hoogvliet
20 Levendaalsupermarket