Goodbye Leiden

The last two years, I've visited Leiden numerous times. Many a Wednesday I took the train to the 'Key City' ('Sleutelstad') for my studies. But last week I graduated, and apart from collecting my diploma some day in October, there'll be little reason to go to Leiden anymore. Which is a shame, as it's truly a beautiful town. I will surely miss it.

📷 5D Mark IV · 16-35mm
⚙️ 28mm · f/11 · ISO 200 · 8s
📆 2023-11-22 · 17:06

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The “Morspoort” is a gate that played a significant role in the history of Leiden, particularly during “Leidens Ontzet” or Leiden's Relief. On October 3rd, 1574, during the 80 Years War, Dutch rebels led by William of Orange liberated Leiden from the Spanish siege. Every year, the Morspoort serves as one of the starting points of the traditional 3 Oktober festival.

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