Leiden is a historic university town in the Dutch province of South Holland, located between Amsterdam and The Hague. As the home of Leiden University, it is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, and as such attracts many scholars and students. The city has a rich cultural heritage, with old canals, museums, windmills and old buildings all over the city. The famous painter Rembrandt was also born here, adding to Leiden's artistic flavor. With its warm, academic atmosphere, Leiden is the perfect place to explore Dutch culture, history and art.