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Leiden, what a beautiful city

Leiden Travel Guide 1. Two-Day Itinerary Day 1: Leiden University 🎓 → Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) 🏛️ → Leiden Canals → Leiden Market Square 🛒 Day 2: De Valk Windmill 🪣 → Hooglandse Kerk (Highland Church) ⛪️ → Hortus Botanicus Leiden (Leiden Botanical Garden) 🌸 → City Center Stroll 🚶‍♂️ 2. Attractions 1. Leiden University 🎓: One of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1575, with a rich history and beautiful architecture. It has nurtured 16 Nobel laureates. 2. Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) 🏛️: Showcasing artifacts from ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, it's a great place to learn about ancient history. 3. Leiden Canals: The canals of Leiden run through the city center, with many 17th-century buildings along the banks, offering picturesque scenery. 4. Leiden Market Square 🛒: The central square of Leiden, surrounded by numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops. 5. De Valk Windmill 🪣: One of Leiden's landmarks, a historic windmill showcasing its working principles inside. 6. Hooglandse Kerk (Highland Church) ⛪️: One of the oldest churches in the Netherlands, boasting magnificent architecture and exquisite interior decoration. 7. Hortus Botanicus Leiden (Leiden Botanical Garden) 🌸: One of the oldest botanical gardens in Europe, with a rich variety of plants and beautiful landscaping. 8. Leiden City Walls 🏰️: The city walls of Leiden are one of the city's landmarks, offering a panoramic view of the city. 3. Local Food Recommendations Dutch Cheese 🧀: Leiden is one of the important cheese-producing regions in the Netherlands. The cheese varieties are abundant, rich in flavor, and the most distinctive local delicacy.
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Posted: Feb 22, 2025
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