Leyden - Rapenburggracht

On the left bank of the broad Rapenburggracht, a little to the east of St Pieterskerk, is the Academiegebouw, the main building of the University. The faculties of medicine and science have been world famed for centuries. The Rector's Office has been housed since 1581 in the former chapel of a convent of the White Sisters.

The Akademisch Historisch Museum at Rapenburg 73 is devoted to the history of the University.

The Clusius Garden in Leyden follows the founder's original 16th century concept.

In Leyden, a side street opening off the Rapenburggracht, is the 17th century Eva van Hoogeveenhofje (No. 7), perhaps the finest of Leiden's hofjes, with an attractive facade, patterned brick paving and an old water-pump. Visitors can see the Regents' Room (side entrance on the Doelengracht).

The National Museum of Antiquities in Leyden features archeological exhibits from Egypt, the Near East, Greek and Roman Antiquity and The Netherlands.