Leiden Historical pictures

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Investigate a wealth of cultural heritage from every continent and learn about the traditions, art and religions that make human culture so diverse.

Investigate a wealth of cultural heritage from every continent and learn about the traditions, art and religions that make human culture so diverse.

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

The history of this Gothic medieval church is intertwined with that of the pilgrims who lived and worked in Leiden for many years before migrating to America.  

The classical building by the canal is where merchants once sent their goods to be weighed before market. These days it’s a music venue and gallery.

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

The classical building by the canal is where merchants once sent their goods to be weighed before market. These days it’s a music venue and gallery.

Investigate a wealth of cultural heritage from every continent and learn about the traditions, art and religions that make human culture so diverse.

Giant water lilies, carnivorous pitcher plants, rare and endangered plants and a host of colorful flowers await at Leiden’s botanical garden.

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

Investigate a wealth of cultural heritage from every continent and learn about the traditions, art and religions that make human culture so diverse.

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

Investigate a wealth of cultural heritage from every continent and learn about the traditions, art and religions that make human culture so diverse.

Step back through history to the medieval times of cut-throat deceptions and power politics when you visit this hilltop castle that overlooks the Rhine. 

Investigate a wealth of cultural heritage from every continent and learn about the traditions, art and religions that make human culture so diverse.

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

The Town Hall’s Renaissance façade, saved from fire, is the crowning glory of the old quarter of Leiden. 

The classical building by the canal is where merchants once sent their goods to be weighed before market. These days it’s a music venue and gallery.

This quaint city in the western Netherlands is ornate, with small canals, green parks, rivers and old, but intact, monuments.

Step back through history to the medieval times of cut-throat deceptions and power politics when you visit this hilltop castle that overlooks the Rhine.