🌷 If You Visit the Netherlands, Don’t Miss This Hidden Gem—Leiden!

Tucked away between Amsterdam and The Hague, Leiden is a charming university town where Einstein taught as a visiting professor for 26 years! 🧠✨ While windmills are iconic in the Netherlands, few cities have one right in the center—but Leiden does. And every Saturday, its canals come alive with a bustling open-air market! 📅 Why visit on a Saturday? Follow this perfect 1-day itinerary: 🌍 Must-See Stops 1️⃣ Naturalis Biodiversity Center 🦖 A paradise for nature lovers—think dazzling fossils, dinosaurs, and ecosystems! (Check my past post for details!) 2️⃣ Windmill Museum (Molen de Valk) 🌾 Climb this iconic windmill for panoramic city views—but beware: the steep ladders aren’t for the faint-hearted! 😅 3️⃣ Leiden Saturday Market 🛍️🍤 Fresh stroopwafels, fried fish (€4.50 for a generous portion!), and local treats. A foodie’s dream! 4️⃣ Rijksmuseum van Oudheden (National Museum of Antiquities) 🏺 Went in for the restroom, stayed for the stunning Egyptian collection—mummy sarcophagi so well-preserved, they rival the Louvre’s! (Cue the "Dutch ‘borrowed’ all of Egypt" jokes…) 5️⃣ Hortus Botanicus Leiden 🌿 One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, with lush greenhouses, rare plants, and even a Chinese garden. Perfect for pretending you’re still a student napping on the lawn! 😌 6️⃣ Hidden Windmill Near the Train Station 🏡 End your day by the Rembrandt Garden, watching the windmill spin as the sun sets. Pure Dutch bliss! #Netherlands #Leiden #Einstein #Egypt #DutchTravel #HiddenGems #WeekendVibes #Windmills #TravelEurope