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Leiden history within reach When walking through Leiden its rich History still seems very much alive. The university's Academy building, the Burcht and the Weighing House,the stately patrician mansions along the famous canal Rapenburg (the most beautiful canal in Europe), the churches Pieterskerk and Hooglandse kerk, the 35 almshouses each tell a part of Leiden's history. This is were Rembrandt was born and developed his painting skills, this is where doctor Boerhaave taught and where,400 years ago,Clusius brought the first Dutch tulip to flower. Through the university the Leiden museums have collected a great number of treasures from all around the world. Nederlands - Klik Hier Daily updated saturday<000000> 6 September, |