Discover the science wall formulas in Leiden
Leiden, where science is written on the walls
In Leiden, you don´t just admire canals, courtyards, and historic buildings. You walk straight into science. Scattered across the city are striking Wall formulas: painted equations that each tell the story of groundbreaking discoveries made in Leiden.
Inspired by the city's famous wall poems, the formulas showcase Leiden's identity as a true City of Science. For international conference visitors and organisers, they offer an unforgettable way to experience the city beyond the meeting room: a walk through centuries of discovery.
An open-air museum for delegates
What sets Leien apart as a conference city? Of course, there are modern venues, historic churches, and a strong knowledge ecosystem. But what really makes Leiden unique is that science literally surrounds you.
Imagine hosting a conference and giving your delegates a walking route where Nobel Prize-winning formulas and life-changing breakthroughs come to life on the walls around them. It turns an event into a story: one that resonates long after they leave.
Een greep uit de Leidse formules
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Lorentz force
Professor Hendrik Antoon Lorentz, Professor of Physics in Leiden, defined the force that underpins electricity. In 1902, he and Pieter Zeeman received the Nobel Prize for their work.
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Pharmacokinetics
Developed by Professor Douwe Durk Breimer, this concept explains how drugs move through the body, guiding safe and effective dosage. A true Leiden innovation still shaping medicine today.
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Huygens' Pendulum
Christiaan Huygens, a former student of Leiden University, created the formula that revolutionized timekeeping and led to the pendulum clock.
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Snell's Law
Leiden's Willebrord Snellius discovered how light bends, laying the foundation for optics, lenses and microscopes.
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Electron Spin
Introduced by Leiden physicists Samuel Goudsmit and George Uhlenbeck, this quantum concept enabled the development of MRI technology.
A walk through discovery
The wall formulas walking route takes you past all nine formulas in Leiden's historic city centre. Compact and walkable, the city makes it easy to explore on foot. With the IZI Travel App, you can listen to audio commentary and learn the stories behind each discovery, accessible, and inspiring, even for non-scientists.
Why Leiden for your next event
The wall formulas embody what Leiden stands for: discovery, innovation, and connection. The same spirit runs through every conference hosted here. Beyond venues and logistics, Leiden offers a story that your delegates can take home.