The attractive city of Leiden (aka Leyden) is located south of Amsterdam in the heart of Holland's famed tulip growing region, which attracts thousands of tourists each year in April when acres of tulips light up the landscape. Leiden has many attractions for you to uncover during your visit, including several historic churches, the Town Hall, the Weigh House, and one of the last remaining local windmills that is now operated as a museum. Much of the center of the city is located around the Blaawpoorts Harbor, and boating and canal boat tours are very popular. You can feast on fresh seafood, visit some unusual museums, and then head to the spectacular Keukenhof Gardens (spring to summer only) to feast your eyes and learn all about tulips.

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