4Leiden
Leiden, located in the province of South Holland, is often described as a mini-Amsterdam but without the overwhelming crowds. This university town is one of the oldest in the Netherlands and boasts an impressive number of canals, historic buildings, and museums.
Leiden is the birthplace of the famous Dutch painter Rembrandt, and visitors can walk in his footsteps by exploring the Rembrandt Walking Route, which passes by his birthplace and other key locations from his early life.