Recognized as the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high, Windmill De Gooyer dominates the landscape in Amsterdam Oost. The size and history of this landmark showcase the potential it has to become an essential connection to the past that residents and visitors can engage with on multiple levels. However, that potential […]
The flag of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, features what looks to be three white X’s on a black stripe that rests on a red background. This incredibly distinctive design can be seen all across the city on actual flags, products for sale and as part of countless advertisements and brands. This ubiquity has allowed it to […]
As the oldest park in Amsterdam, Wertheimpark is connected to the history and legacy of the entire city on multiple levels. Featuring a variety of monuments that further showcase this history and legacy, it showcases the many different ways that a space can cultivate a connection with audiences across the eras. The Oldest Park in […]
One of the top attractions in Oosterpark, the National Slavery Monument commemorates the abolition of slavery in the Dutch Kingdom. The monument allows audiences to truly experience a formative piece of history that has impacted countless individuals and an entire country, creating engagement that resonates on multiple levels. The History and End of Slavery in […]
‘The Scream’ (De Schreeuw in Dutch) is a memorial sculpture to Dutch film-maker Theo van Gogh located in Oosterpark (Eastern Park), which is one of the most popular parks in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Created by Jeroen Henneman, the piece is equal parts memorial and attraction, highlighting what it can mean for a monument to honor […]
Rokin Plaza is a retail complex in Amsterdam that defines the Rokin area of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Located on the Rokin canal, this plaza would be just like another other in the city but the large Two Immovable Heads sculpture by Mark Manders has provided it with an identity that has been able to cultivate […]
One of the busiest squares in the city of Amsterdam, Rembrandt Square (Rembrandtplein in Dutch) features a variety of activities and things to do for both residents and visitors. Defined by a sculpture of the famous Dutch painter, the landmark highlights what it can mean for a monument to define an identity that resonates in […]