Leiden, Administrative district in South Holland, Netherlands
The municipality encompasses numerous canals, historical buildings, and green spaces across its territory of approximately 23 square kilometers in South Holland.
Following the Spanish siege in 1574, William I of Orange established Leiden University as recognition of the citizens' resistance during the Eighty Years' War.
The National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden contains extensive collections of Egyptian, Roman, and Greek artifacts, representing centuries of archaeological research.
The central railway station provides direct connections to Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam, with trains departing every 15 minutes during peak hours.
An explosion of gunpowder in 1807 destroyed 220 houses and created a space that became Van der Werff park, now a central green area.
Location: South Holland
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: https://gemeente.leiden.nl/
Shares border with: Teylingen, Leiderdorp, Katwijk, Wassenaar, Zoeterwoude, Oegstgeest, Leidschendam-Voorburg, Voorschoten
Phone: +31071
Website: https://gemeente.leiden.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.15947,4.49088
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:14
Corpus
2.8 km
Burcht van Leiden
130 m
Naturalis Biodiversity Center
1.4 km
Pieterskerk
305 m
Wereldmuseum Leiden
717 m
Leiden University Library
685 m
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
377 m
L.V.V.S. Augustinus
369 m
Hortus botanicus Leiden
547 m
Museum De Lakenhal
398 m
Museum Boerhaave
266 m
Hooglandse Kerk
334 m
Leiden City Hall
158 m
Leiden Observatory
701 m
Leiden American Pilgrim Museum
265 m
National Museum of Antiquities
359 m
Weigh House
22 m
Matilo
2.1 km
National Museum of World Cultures
717 m
Kasteel Endegeest
2.4 km
Academy Building
460 m
Gravensteen
312 m
Oud Poelgeest
2.3 km
Hartebrugkerk
133 m
Meelfabriek de Sleutels
908 m
Vrouwekerk
171 m
Leidse Schouwburg
327 m
Pesthuis, Leiden
1.2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes