What is Leeuwarden famous for?

Leeuwarden is famous for its historic city centre, boasting over 600 monuments including its famous leaning tower, the Oldehove. It is a cultural hub with a laidback charm, offering canals, a mixture of shopping areas and an exiting nightlife. Leeuwarden is also known as the birthplace of graphic artist M.C. Escher and double spy Mata Hari.

How far is Leeuwarden from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam and Leeuwarden is 111 km. The road distance is 140 km. From Amsterdam to Leeuwarden by train takes 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Is Leeuwarden worth a visit?

Leeuwarden is well worth a visit. Leeuwarden has a beautiful historic inner city full of great attractions. Historic mansions, canals with a beautiful ambiance, fascinating museums, and lots of shops and cafés. When you are visiting, don’t forget to check out the leaning Oldehove, which is the Netherlands’ Tower of Pisa.

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Leeuwarden

The inner city of Leeuwarden, or ‘Ljouwert’ as the Frisians call it, is one of Holland’s best kept secrets. It is the city in which the famous graphic artist M.C. Escher and the mysterious exotic dancer Mata Hari were born. Go on a shopping spree in the narrow shopping streets, enjoy a boat tour of the centuries old canals, and discover the cultural roots of Friesland at the Fries Museum.

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