Discover Leiden: From Pilgrims to Painters in Historic Key City

Starting outside the Molen de Valk, we'll talk about the last surviving windmill that would have graced the city walls. (we do not go into the Museum)

The green jewel of the city, we'll travel along this path that outlines the city's natural fortifications.

A 600 year old mill that is still operational.

The oldest botanical gardens in the country, and one of the finest examples of medical garden anywhere in the world. It's home to rare specimens gathered during the height of the Dutch East Indian Trading Company, and the place the Tulip craze originated.

Learn about the famous and brilliant who called Leiden University home. Find out how the the early buildings were repurposed after the Siege of Leiden.

The historic gothic cathedral for the Patron of the city. learn about the Pilgrims who called Leiden home

Early 13th century building and former prison for the City of Leiden. From that moment on, death sentences were carried out on the square in front of the Gravensteen (the Court of Justice). In 1556, the Gravensteen was expanded with a cell block that is still intact. In 1598 the prison was provided with a disciplinary house and in 1655 a spider and rasp house. Finally, a new four-scissor (the place where the court was held) was built in 1672. At the end of the nineteenth century, the building fell increasingly into disuse. The last death penalty was carried out here in 1856.

A historic, atmospheric street in the heart of Leiden, located in the Pieterskwartier. It is known for its unique, authentic shops, studios and catering establishments, right next to the famous Pieterskerk. The street is characterized by old buildings (average year of construction 1735) and is part of the atmospheric, academic city center. Known for specialty stores and restaurants, such as the Moers tea shop, silver workshops and various boutiques.

The home of a weekly street market that's more than 600 years old

Stunning, massive Cathedral in the heart of Leiden's oldest quarter.

A Burcht dating back from 1100.