Top 10 Historic Sites in Leiden, South Holland Province

January 5, 2022 Marissa Gamble

Home to the Netherlands’ oldest university and the birthplace of Rembrandt, Leiden also served as a several-year stop-off between England and the New World for America’s Pilgrim fathers in the early 17th century. Today, lovely Leiden boasts the second-largest Dutch city center after Amsterdam. The National Museum of Antiquities has an impressive collection of Egyptian artifacts. The Hortus Botanicus, established in 1590, was the site of the planting of Holland’s first tulip bulbs in 1593.
Restaurants in Leiden

1. Escaperoom Leiden

Jan van Houtkade 50, 2311 PE, Leiden The Netherlands +31 6 12263305 [email protected] http://www.escaperoomleiden.nl
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5.0 based on 200 reviews

Escaperoom Leiden

Reviewed By Karenabroad - Rijnsburg, The Netherlands

This is one of our favourite escape rooms to date. Wonderful variety of challenging puzzles, great decor and charming host who propels you into the experience as he welcomes you.

2. Rembrandtbrug

Weddesteeg 4 2311 VX Leiden, 2311 VX, Leiden The Netherlands http://rembrandtbrug.nl/reactieformulier/
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Rembrandtbrug

3. Koornbrug Leiden uit 1642-1825

Nieuwe Rijn, 2312 JC, Leiden The Netherlands http://www.visitleiden.nl
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Koornbrug Leiden uit 1642-1825

4. Rijksmonument Jean Pesijnhofje Leiden

Kloksteeg 21, 2311 SK, Leiden The Netherlands http://www.rijksmonumenten.nl
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Rijksmonument Jean Pesijnhofje Leiden

5. Pieterskerk Leiden

Kloksteeg 16 Through the Pieterskerkcafé, 2311 SP, Leiden The Netherlands +31 71 512 4319 [email protected] http://www.pieterskerk.com
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Pieterskerk Leiden

The Pieterskerk has been the central touchstone of Leiden for almost 900 years. St. Peter’s two keys form the Leiden coat of arms and symbolically unlock the gates to both Heaven and Earth. This symbolism is reflected in the use of the Pieterskerk. A transformation from a Catholic church into a reformed church and since 1976 a multifunctional meeting place in a monument of unique cultural-historical value. Feel free to discover the history of the Netherlands (and America) flowing through the Pieterskerk. Whatever area of the church you may visit, Floris V, Rembrandt van Rijn, John, Abigail & John Quincy Adams, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, George Bush Sr., Princess Beatrix and King Willem-Alexander have trodden this place before you.

Reviewed By Thomasja37 - Hartsville, United States

The Pilgrims once lived in the square around this Church. James Robinson (the pastor/leader) of the group is honored on the wall outside the church. There is also a nice section in the corner of the church describing the history of the Pilgrims in Leiden.

6. Molen de Put

Park de Put 11, 2312 BM, Leiden The Netherlands +31 6 21976777 [email protected] http://www.molendeput.nl
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4.0 based on 131 reviews

Molen de Put

Reviewed By BeachStone2C - Helsinki, Finland

Molen de Put is located on the edge of the old town of Leiden. Even though both the bridge and the windmill are replicas it doesn’t take anything away from this masterpiece - simply a beautiful setup. I understand the mill is open on Saturdays, wish it was a weekend. Don’t miss it.

7. Gravensteen

Pieterskerkhof 6, 2311 SR, Leiden The Netherlands
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4.0 based on 19 reviews

Gravensteen

8. het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596

Stadhuisplein 1, 2311 EJ, Leiden The Netherlands http://www.leiden-info.com
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het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596

Reviewed By 59isaacm - Leiden, The Netherlands

they ride by on the bikes and it's no longer 'art'. it's furniture. people should be charged a nickel for the privilege of riding by. quite the piece of historical architecture. and...you might catch a wedding party departing from the front doors OR collected on the steps taking photographs for their wedding album. i love this building. check it out if you have the chance.

9. Rijksmonument Schachtenhofje Leiden

Middelstegracht 27, 2312 TS, Leiden The Netherlands http://www.rijksmonumenten.nl
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Rijksmonument Schachtenhofje Leiden

10. Het Heilige Geest- of Arme Wees- en Kinderhuis

Hooglandsekerkgracht 17B, 2312 HS, Leiden The Netherlands +31 71 516 4848 http://www.utopa-weeshuis.nl
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Het Heilige Geest- of Arme Wees- en Kinderhuis

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