A city known for its beautiful tulips and old world charm is now at a turning point and becoming one of the most prominent startup destinations in Europe.

Tulips are seen in front of the Royal Palace at Dam Square to celebrate the beginning of the tulip season in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, January 16, 2016.
Tulips are seen in front of the Royal Palace at Dam Square to celebrate the beginning of the tulip season in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, January 16, 2016. (TRT World and Agencies)

A city known for its beautiful tulips and old world charm is now at a turning point. Amsterdam's transitioning to a knowledge-based economy and becoming one of the most prominent startup destinations in Europe.

TRT World's science and tech reporter Sourav Roy tells us why the city's startup ecosystem ranks among the top three in Europe.

Source: TRTWorld and agencies