A few weeks ago I was visiting the Sinological Institute in Leiden to do some research. It is a place where I can spend literally hours. Their library is one of the best in Europe, and the librarians are always willing to help you if you are stuck. It is a quiet, peaceful place and I go there as often as I can.
However, the best part of the building is not the library. It is the patio, the square space in the middle of the building which they covered with a beautiful glass-with-wood roof. Furnitured with some small tables and rotan chairs, a Chinese altar and some typical Chinese furniture it is a good place to relax.
Therefore: some photo's of the patio. More photo's of the institute can be found here.