Leiden, Netherlands

Historic Sites & Landmarks in Leiden, Netherlands

  • National Museum of Antiquities Leiden, Netherlands 1818

    The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is the largest museum of antiquities in the Netherlands. The collection includes ancient Egyptian, Persian, Roman, medieval and other artifacts.

  • Hooglandsekerk Leiden, Netherlands

    Named for its location on high ground, the "Highlands Church" was founded in the 14th century. Although emptied of its art at the Reformation, its elegant architecture and tombstones are worth seeing.

  • Marekerk Leiden, Netherlands 1639-50

    Designed in 1639 for a Protestant congregation, the Marekerk is a good example of Dutch Classicism.

  • Vrouwekerk Leiden, Netherlands

    Ruins of a 14th-century church with connections to the Pilgrim Fathers, now in danger of demolition.

  • Lokhorstkerk Leiden, Netherlands 1613-38

    The Lokhorstkerk is a modest building with a classical facade in Leiden. A "clandestine" church, it was built in the 17th century by the Mennonites.

  • Pieterskerk Leiden, Netherlands 1390-1565

    The Pieterskerk (St. Peter's Church) is a Gothic church built between 1390 and 1565 and now deconsecrated. Several Leiden notables are buried here, including Pilgrim pastor John Robinson.

  • Leiden American Pilgrim Museum Leiden, Netherlands 1370; 1997

    Occupying a historic house in central Leiden, this small museum recreates the Pilgrims' 11 years of residence in Leiden before they left for the New World.