Be surprised by the rich history of this city.
The name of this district gives it away: the Academiewijk is the neighbourhood where you will find Leiden University and the Hortus Botanicus, among others. Several museums are also located here, such as the National Museum of Antiquities and the Japan Museum SieboldHuis. So culture nerds and history lovers are in the right place. You walk along beautiful canals, including the famous Rapenburg, with beautiful, often monumental buildings on either side.
