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Virtual Voyages: Leiden

A city walk through the historic city centre of Leiden with our friends at Mayflower 400 NL, while explaining the fascinating story of Leiden in the Golden Age and the role of the Pilgrims during this period

Explore the fascinating story of this wonderful location in the Netherlands and visit stunning locations including the Museum Volkenkunde Leiden (Museum of Ethnology), Museum De Lakenhal and the Leiden American Pilgrim Museum.

This video was recorded live by our partners at Leiden 400.

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