Vishandel Atlantic

Leiden


Two Turkish brothers opened this fish stand in 1989 and their attention to quality has propelled them to the Netherlands' top ranks of seafood vendors. Their raw herring rates 10 out of 10 in contests where 5.5 is considered a good score. You can also try all types of smoked fish as well as dishes including fish and chips.


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2. Hooglandse Kerk

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3. Burcht van Leiden

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4. Young Rembrandt Studio

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5. Pieterskerk

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8. Zijlpoort

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