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2. Plattegrond der stad Leyden

Leiden as an early tourist attraction This ancient folding map of Leiden serves as a guide for travellers. Notable attractions include the City Hall (A) with its tall tower, resembling a museum adorned with paintings and tapestries. High-end tourists are drawn to landmarks like the University Library featuring the Anatomical Theatre (V), as well as the Academy Building which houses the Hortus Botanicus (U) and the National Herbarium.