Leiden: For A Scenic Experience

What is Leiden's claim to fame? Probably Leiden University, which has been producing excellent graduates since 1575 and is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands. Of course, Leiden is known for more than just Leiden University. In this city, which is located in the Dutch province of South Holland, there are numerous attractions to see and enjoy.

The RMO National Antiquities Museum houses a breathtaking collection of ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Greek artifacts. You can see a medieval defense mound buried right in the heart of the city center as soon as you arrive. There are several botanic gardens in the city. You can visit all of them, if you have a lot of time, but if not, Leiden Botanical Garden is among the most beautiful that can be found inside Leiden University.

• Location: South Holland
  
• Places to Visit In Leiden: Museum Boerhaave, National Museum of Antiquities, Hortus Botanicus Leiden, The Molen De Valk Windmill Museum and more.
  
• Things To Do In Leiden: Walk on Leiden stones and Visit the world’s second oldest observatory at the Leiden Observatory.