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Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden is one of the popular tourist attractions which have become increasingly popular over the years. If you ever get an opportunity to visit Leiden you should visit the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden. When you visit this museum you will get the opportunity to see some of the finest Dutch works of art.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden is located in Leiden and is one of the popular sightseeing attractions among the travelers who come to spend their long awaited vacation in Netherlands. This Dutch National Museum of Antiquities houses a huge collection of ruins which are excavated from various archeological sites in Egypt, Greece and Rome.

The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden initially housed the collection of Gerard van Papenbroek which included several antiquities published in the year 1746. These collections were put on public display so that people could get extensive knowledge on various historical facts.

There were various other significant additions which included collections from both within and outside Leiden. In the year 1826 several other collections were included from the Museum of Natural History.

The Museum further extended its collection with contributions from various foreign organizations. Many antiquities were collected from various Dutch agencies which formed a major portion of the collectables. In the years to follow there were further additions which included various Greek sculptures and potteries. This national Museum on Antiquities is one of the major Leiden tourist attractions which have created a niche among the most rated tourist attractions in Netherlands.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden is one of the popular tourist attractions in Leiden which draws a lot of international travelers who come to spend their holidays in leiden with friends and family.

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