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Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden

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With around 1,600 buildings dating from the 15th century on, Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden packs a lot of history within its confines. The centrally located neighborhood's landmarks include churches, palaces, museums, and distilleries, as well as quaint shops, restaurants, and bars. Take a boat tour along the canal or rent a bike to explore narrow alleys and old buildings. With mixture of shopping areas, cultural highlights, and an exciting nightlife, Leeuwarden provides for a great trip for everyone's taste. To visit Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden and get the most from your holiday in Leeuwarden, create itinerary details personal to you using our Leeuwarden online trip planner.
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    Very nice town! I liked the historical view of this town. It's very different of Rotterdam, but had some same architecture as Amsterdam  more »
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    The city center along the canals has an excellent ambiance. There are lots of nice shops, cafe's and restaurants. Many of them have heated terraces. The range of products is very varied and include...  more »
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