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Moers, Thee & Meer
Follow the smell of tea and you will end up at Moers. A specialty shop full of tea, handmade ceramics, exclusive table linen and goodies.
Antraciet Living & Fashion
A tough, sober, stylish and atmospheric business where you will find special clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry and home accessories. Stijlvol and unique.
Lucies Leiden
Along a charming canal in the heart of Leiden you will find Lucies, a boutique full of jewellery, gifts and other gems. Mostly self-made.
15 beautiful places and museums in historic Leiden
Gelateria Cafè Bar Maxim's
Taste Italian ice cream at Maxim as Italian ice cream should be. With a lot of passion, the flavors of pure ingredients are made.
Boutique van Gendt
A small boutique run by mother and daughter. The collection consists of beautiful vintage items and new clothes, sunglasses and accessories.
Warenhuis de Rex
You walk past it, but look inside. At Warenhuis de Rex you enter a special world full of unique, antique and modern items.
Wonderful Nature
Be amazed by natural home accessories. From butterflies to glassware and from fossils to ceramics. Find something for yourself or a nice gift.
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EDUARD Leiden
Beautiful in simplicity, tough and without unnecessary frills. That's the style at concept store EDUARD. Discover unique bags, accessories and items for your home.
Velvet Music Leiden
A music specialty store run by mere enthusiasts. You will find records, CDs, DVDs and regularly swinging instore concerts.
Bierwinkel Leiden
Since 1988 the address for beers, whiskies and jenevers. Thanks to its unique range and rare collection bottles perfect for lovers.
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Restaurant Logica
Breakfast or lunch entirely responsible at Restaurant Logica, where the menu is 100% organic and offers many vegetarian options.
Het Prentenkabinet
Located in the beautiful old Pieterswijk you will find the Prentenkabinet, a classic restaurant where you can taste culinary delights.
Waag Leiden
Come and stay in the striking Waag, also known as the living room of Leiden, where you have lunch and dinner in a beautiful, historic atmosphere.
Oudt Leyden
Iguise yourself in nostalgic atmospheres thanks to the classic Dutch décor. Both in terms of taste and size, the pancakes are out of proportion here!
Borgman Borgman
An espresso bar in the heart of the city where they will gladly let you taste coffee made from beans that they have roasted themselves.
Banketbakkerij en lunchroom Snijers
Since 1829, this cozy lunchroom and bakery can be found in Leiden. Visit the beautiful property and taste truffles, apple balls and much more.
Het Stadsbrouwhuis
Twenty-five swap taps, a brewery and restaurant in one location. Discover beautiful beers, tasty snacks and a cosy atmosphere.
Galerie Café Leidse Lente
The coziest living room of Leiden. You are welcome for lunch, drinks or dinner. Meanwhile, enjoy art, music and other entertainment.
Pieterskerk
Leiden's benchmark for almost 900 years. From Catholic Church to meeting place. You will also find the Pieterskerkcafé, a hidden gem.
Lot en de Walvis
The most relaxed restaurant in the harbour of Leiden. Escape the crowds and enjoy, eat and drink, dream and get new inspiration.
Café de Bonte Koe
For more than a hundred years, the interior here has remained the same. In the fine pub, beers, wines and snacks are carefully selected.
The Bishop
At the Bishop they have a passion for international cuisine. Flamboyant and with confidence they present the most beautiful dishes in their beautiful premises.
Chummy Coffee
Coffee is always a good idea, especially at Chummy Coffee. From cappuccino to special special. Here the taste of coffee is central.
Italian bar-bistro City Hall
In the characteristic centuries-old Stadhuis you can taste the most delicious, pure Italian dishes. Every moment of the day.
Molenmuseum de Valk
Curious what a mill looks like inside and how it works? Then discover seven floors full of stories and history at the Molenmuseum de Valk.
Het plantsoen
This landscaped city park is located on the former strongholds of the city. Its location on the water makes it a wonderful place.
Sint Annahofje
Find peace and quiet in one of the most beautiful and oldest courtyards in Leiden. This is also the only Leiden court that still has its own chapel.
Hartebrugkerk
An imposing neoclassical monument in the Haarlemmerstraat. A place of rest amidst all the hustle and bustle.
Museum Het Leids Wevershuis
The Wevershuis shows 'the other side of Leiden'. Not the Leading of the wealthy elite with their imposing properties, but the Leading of the workers
Gravensteen
Once a refuge for the counts of Holland, then a prison and execution place, book warehouse and now a university building.
Pieterskerk
For almost 900 years this church has been an important meeting place in Leiden, nowadays used for concerts and events.
Naturalis Biodiversity Center
With 42 million objects, Naturalis manages one of the largest natural history collections in the world. Until September 2 in the sign of poison!
De Leidse Sterrewacht
Visitors like to convey the beauty of our universe here. You will also learn more about the rich history of Leiden Astronomy.
Samuel de Zee's hof
Founded by Samuel the Sea who had left no offspring out of four marginals. He put his capital on this in the design of this court.
Hortus Botanicus Leiden
The oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands. Landscaped in 1590 and expanded over the centuries. Admire the special diversity of plants.
Beestenmarkt
From 1616 to 1969 this square was the stage of the livestock market. The ringing of the 'Sheep Bell 'between number 9 and 10 gave the go-ahead for the trade.
Hooglandse kerk
An imposing, late Gothic cross basilica that has been decorating the heart of Leiden for centuries. A monument with a turbulent history.
Leidse Schouwburg - Stadsgehoorzaal
Both locations offer a fantastic backdrop for theatre, dance, music, lectures and cabaret. Experience the classic rooms and the acclaimed acoustics.
Visfontein
The fountain was built in 1693 and was placed by the city council to provide sellers on the fish market with clean water for hygiene purposes.
NS Station Leiden Centraal
This train station is located on the north-west side of the city centre. Take the front exit and walk to the city centre in about 10 minutes.
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