City of Literature

Leeuwarden-Friesland has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) since 31 October 2019. This is a group of about 190 cities from around the world committed to being creative cities. For example, with literature, design, film or gastronomy. Leeuwarden-Friesland is among the ‘Cities of Literature’. This is a group of 28 cities collaborating on books and writing

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Permanent membership

Membership of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is permanent. However, Leeuwarden must however continue to meet the requirements during the audit. This audit is conducted every 4 years. Membership offers opportunities to exchange writers, poets and translators with other cities, for example. But also sharing knowledge and experience on literature and multilingualism. The emphasis here is on Frisian. This makes Leeuwarden especially attractive to cultural tourists.

The multilingual goals of Leeuwarden UNESCO City of Literature

The City of Leeuwarden has submitted the nomination. We are now the title bearer and are responsible for the project on behalf of the City of Leeuwarden, the Province of Friesland and LF2028.
The main goals of Leeuwarden City of Literature are:

Professionalisation
Internationalisation
Promoting literacy
Innovation

The goals are sustainable and multilingual.

Project partners

UNESCO Creative Cities

Project budget

€ 0.-

More information?

You will find more information on the website Leeuwarden City of Literature.