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Leiden is a city in South Holland that is famous for being the home of Leiden University, which is the oldest university in the country. The city is also full of historic monuments, exquisite gardens, canals, and is just a half-hour from Amsterdam. Rembrandt, the famous artist, was also born in Leiden. There are several museums in Leiden , including The National Museum of Natural History, which focuses on the ancient world; The Museum Boerhaave is a medical museum and the Theatrum Anatomicum, where anatomical demonstrations were once held. Cruising along the canals is another popular activity for tourists, and there are festivals held in Leiden that bring people from all around Europe.

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