EXPLORING THE DUTCH TOWN OF LEIDEN | HOLIDAY INN LEIDEN OVERNIGHT STAY | CANAL TOUR

Описание: EXPLORING THE DUTCH TOWN OF LEIDEN | HOLIDAY INN LEIDEN OVERNIGHT STAY | CANAL TOUR

Leiden is a city in the Dutch province of South Holland. It’s known for its centuries-old architecture and for Leiden University, the country’s oldest, dating from 1575.
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.

Transport in Leiden
Met het openbaar vervoer
Leiden is located between The Hague and Amsterdam, as well as two international airports. It is a great city for cycling, so go ahead and rent a bicycle at the train station.

Met de auto
Cars are not allowed in the city center but there are ample parking spaces around the center. A free bus will take you from the Haagweg car park to the center.

Transport in Holland
Distances within Holland are easily bridged. Any location you might want to visit can be reached within three hours. The train, bus and tram will taken you pretty much anywhere you want to go. You can also explore Holland by bicycle. With over 32,000 kilometers worth of bicycle paths, Holland is a real cycling country with many fantastic cycling routes.

Leiden is famous for its university - the oldest in the country, its historical city centre and its many museums. And it is also known as the birthplace of Rembrandt van Rijn the famous Dutch painter.

Leiden is well worth a visit. Apart from Amsterdam, the city center boasts the greatest quantity of waterways and bridges. It is also characterized by mansions, university buildings, and museums with amazing exhibitions. Leiden also has countless great terraces, restaurants and cafés. You should definitely explore this old university city.

Stayed in Holiday Inn Leiden

Holiday Inn Leiden, 4-star hotel offers a pleasant stay with excellent service for any guest. Ideally located on the outskirts of the city of Leiden with numerous escapes to surrounding cities such as Amsterdam and The Hague, the bulb fields (Keukenhof), the beach and the Bio Science Park in Leiden.