These photos of our hometown Leiden will be, hands-down, the prettiest thing you stumble upon today.
Since DutchReview is located in Leiden, it’s not a coincidence that our feed on Insta is filled with top shots of this beautiful city. But recently, a couple of pictures really stood out. Long story short, we teamed up with Martijn van der Nat, who has taken some incredible photos of Leiden and we at DutchReview think these photos are a sight for sore eyes.
Leiden is also sometimes called “Little Amsterdam,” and you can see why in some of Martijn’s canal pictures. If you’re after more of these kinds of pretty pics, then make sure to visit Martijn’s Instagram as well for more delightful pics.
Let’s not stall any longer, Martijn was kind enough to add on his own captions over his snaps. Let’s first check out these sunrise portraits.
Summer in Leiden is a sight to see. Terraces and barges are overflowing with Leidnaars soaking up the sun. Boat rides in Leiden’s canals should be on your summer to-do list.
That’s it for your daily dose of pretty pics for now, but if you to know more about Leiden then we’ve got you covered. And if you’re thinking that the town looks like a classic painting; read up local Liendarr Rembrandt who was born and raised in the city.
If you love these pictures as much as we do, make sure to check the other landscape photographs on Martijn’s webpage, Facebook and Instagram.
Which of these pics was your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in January 2019, and was fully updated in March 2021 for your reading pleasure.
Feature Image: (c)2018-today martijnvandernat.nl/Supplied
Tiny but mighty, Armig usually socializes if food is involved. Armig's days involve avocado sandwiches and yoga. With a bachelors in Psychology, now she is a proud communications masters student at The Hague University and is a parent to a Shepherd Mix, Cindy.
My favorite is the one titled Pictures, of the Moorsport city gate. Why? Because I rode my bike over that bridge and past the windmill twice a day last June, when teaching for 3 weeks at Webster University. I live in America and could have written this in Dutch, but it’s an English website after all. Mooie fotos allemaal!
I consider The Netherlands my second home, yet I have never been to Leyden. It is on my list for my next visit. Thank you for these wonderful pictures.
We woonden er 35 jaar en al zijn er 1000 legale redenen waarom dat nu niet meer zo is, (allemaal even doorslaggevend) mis ik Leiden nog alle dagen. Dank voor deze prachtige, liefdevolle foto’s!
A well-connected public transportation system, the locals’ ability to speak excellent English, and the Netherlands’ modest size all make it one of the easiest...
All are mind blowing, especially the one with the old tree with the sun rays going through
Feels like a tree from a fantasy world!
My favorite is the one titled Pictures, of the Moorsport city gate. Why? Because I rode my bike over that bridge and past the windmill twice a day last June, when teaching for 3 weeks at Webster University. I live in America and could have written this in Dutch, but it’s an English website after all. Mooie fotos allemaal!
Wonderful photos. Thank you for sharing.
I LOVE Leiden! The history, architecture, coffee, museums, public transportation, restaurants, and most of all the people are a source of delight.
I consider The Netherlands my second home, yet I have never been to Leyden. It is on my list for my next visit. Thank you for these wonderful pictures.
Quite stunning images, thank you.
It must be lovely to live there. I’m very jealous!
We woonden er 35 jaar en al zijn er 1000 legale redenen waarom dat nu niet meer zo is, (allemaal even doorslaggevend) mis ik Leiden nog alle dagen. Dank voor deze prachtige, liefdevolle foto’s!
We lived in Haarlemmerstraat for a year and all of these images bring back very special memories. Leiden was a wonderful place to live.