The oldest mention of Leiden is from around the year 860, in which the name Leighton is mentioned.
Due to its favorable location along the river Rhine, this place was able to grow from a village to a real city.
Canals and city walls were built, with gates like this in front of you, which came in handy later on.
In the Eighty Years’ War in 1573, the city was sieged for a year.
Too bad, try again.
Well done!
City
From 1100 the village with fortress, was in the hands of the Count of Holland.
In 1266 the city rights were obtained and the city developed into one of the largest cities in the county of Holland.
Eighty Years' War
This war has an important place in the history of the Netherlands.
During the Eighty Years' War (1568 to 1648), the Netherlands, led by William of Orange, revolted against King Philip II of the .... Empire.
The result of this was the creation of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands.
