The New York Times highlights the unique combination of science, heritage and culture in Leiden
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In an article by The New York Times, Leiden is presented as an international knowledge city where science, culture and history come together. The focus is on the role of university, academic heritage, museums, Hortus botanicus Leiden and the many wall poems across the city. The article also shows how Leiden has developed over the centuries as a place of freedom for scientists, thinkers and makers. It highlights how this combination of knowledge, culture and history is still visible in daily city life and in the way visitors experience Leiden.
For organizers of conferences and business events, this story underlines the international reputation of Leiden as a city of knowledge exchange, connection and innovation. The compact city centre, the strong academic network and the content driven positioning as City of Science direclty supports the ambitions of Leiden Convention Bureau.