Leiden courtyards
Leiden has 35 courtyards in the city center: quiet, idyllic places where the hustle and bustle of the city remains completely outside.
Scattered throughout the historic city center are 35 courtyards that offer a unique glimpse into Leiden's past. Behind often simple gates lie green inner courtyards, surrounded by centuries-old houses that were once built for the elderly, single people, or travelers. The tranquility you find there contrasts sharply with the lively streets around them: in the courtyards, you experience an atmosphere as if time has hardly moved. Today, they are not only beautiful monumental places, but also special pieces of city history that are still in use.
