🇳🇱 Leiden | A Historic Dutch University Town Perfect for Strolling

Leiden—a charming Dutch city brimming with history and culture—is home to Leiden University, founded in 1575 as the oldest university in the Netherlands 🎓✨. With 16 Nobel laureates among its alumni, this compact, bike-friendly town is conveniently located just 30-60 mins by train from Amsterdam, The Hague, or Rotterdam. 🌟 Must-Visit Spots 🏛️ Leiden University – More than just a school, it’s the city’s pride. Stroll through historic academic buildings and open-air learning spaces. 🏰 Burcht van Leiden (Leiden Castle) – Climb this medieval fortress on a hill for panoramic city views! 🌄 🌿 Hortus Botanicus – One of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, filled with rare plants and flowers. 🌺 🚶‍♂️ CORPUS Museum – A wild journey through the human body—enter through the mouth, exit via the… well, you’ll see! 🤯🔬 🏺 Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) – A treasure trove of Egyptian mummies, Roman artifacts, and medieval relics. 🗿 🍜 Pro tip: Don’t miss the great Chinese restaurant near the train station! 🥢 🚲 Getting Around Leiden’s small size makes it perfect for walking or biking—the true Dutch way! 🚴‍♀️💨 #TravelNetherlands #Leiden #DutchCulture #UniversityLife #HiddenGems #EuropeTravel #Wanderlust #StreetPhotography #BikeLife #Amsterdam #TheHague #Rotterdam #Windmills #HistoryLovers