Hidden Basement in Smit

Leiden is a very old city where most of the historic buildings are not only still standing, but still being used as houses and stores, even if they are from the 16th or 17th century. Unfortunately, most of these houses are renovated in such a way that they look new from the inside, thus hiding away the fascinating history of how people used to live.

The interior of the home decor store called Smit is not one of these places.