Leiden Municipality

Leiden is easily one of the most enchanting cities in the . It's home to the oldest university in the country, the birthplace of Rembrandt and breeding ground for ground-breaking science and Nobel laureates for centuries.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.

Museum
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is a national museum…

Museum
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The is the national…

Museum
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is a Rijksmuseum in the located in the university city of .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Oegstgeest and Wassenaar.

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is a town in , bordering the…

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is a town in the province of in the Netherlands.

Leiden Municipality

Latitude
52.1527° or 52° 9′ 10″ north
Longitude
4.4836° or 4° 29′ 1″ east
Population
124,000
Elevation
3 metres (10 feet)
Open location code
9F465F3M+3C
Geo­Names ID
2751772
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In Other Languages

“Leiden Municipality” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Leiden”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Hoge Mors and De Vink railway station.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Gravensteen and SieboldHuis.

South Holland: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Rotterdam and The Hague.

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