02/12/2025
We continue opening up the story behind our documentary: Het gebouw dat verhuisde. Our next video features Cor Smit, historian and one of the key voices who helps us understand Leiden’s past and present.
In this video, Cor explains why Leiden is such a remarkable city: a place where centuries of history are visible on every corner, yet directly connected to the innovation of the . He shares how the city has evolved from an industrial centre into a thriving knowledge economy: an unusual and successful transformation that shapes the Leiden we know today.
As we count down to the public release of the documentary on 15 January, we will keep sharing the stories, insights and people who shaped this project.
Cor’s perspective brings us one step closer to the full picture.