Leverkusen
Leverkusen, a city in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, is closely associated with Bayer AG, one of the tallest pharmaceutical and chemical companies in the world, which has its headquarters here. This connection has strongly influenced the city's development and made Leverkusen an important location in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
With a population of around 163,000, Leverkusen offers a high quality of life with extensive green spaces and leisure facilities. The City is also known for the soccer club Bayer 04 Leverkusen, which plays in the Bundesliga and whose matches are played in the BayArena stadium, a modern soccer stadium with a capacity for over 30,000 spectators.
Culturally, Leverkusen has a lot to offer, including the Morsbroich Palace, which is now a museum of modern art, as well as regular events such as the Leverkusen Jazz Days Festival, one of the most famous jazz festivals in Germany. Despite its industrial roots, Leverkusen has a diverse and dynamic culture and offers residents and visitors many opportunities for recreation and entertainment.