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Leyden - Rapenburggracht

At the end of the Groenhazengracht in Leyden, on the right, is the Rapenburggracht, one of the oldest and largest in the Netherlands, often claimed to be the finest gracht (canal) in Europe.

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Academiegebouw
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.
Akademisch Historisch Museum
The Akademisch Historisch Museum at Rapenburg 73 is devoted to the history of the University.
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OpenClosedClosed13:0013:0013:00ClosedClosed
Close 17:0017:0017:00
Clusius Garden
The Clusius Garden in Leyden follows the founder's original 16th century concept.
Address
Hortus Botanicus
Rapenburg 73
Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2300 RA
Netherlands
Hours
March 26 to October 31
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
November 1 to March 25
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Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed10:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00 16:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Eva van Hoogeveenhofje
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).
National Museum of Antiquities
The National Museum of Antiquities in Leyden features archeological exhibits from Egypt, the Near East, Greek and Roman Antiquity and The Netherlands.
Address
Leiden Riksmuseum voor Oudheden
Rapenburg 28
Leiden, Zuid-Holland 2311 EW
Netherlands
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MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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Restaurant or food service
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