‘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 […]
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Two Immovable Heads Provide an Identity for Rokin Plaza
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 […]
Rembrandt Square Defines the Identity of a Hub of Activity in Amsterdam
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 […]
The Nassau Monument Celebrates an Essential Element of the History of Breda
Located in heart of Breda, the Nassau Monument is a physical reminder of a legacy that can be seen in obvious and subtle ways across the entire country of the Netherlands. While the landmark is the most notable feature of Park Valkenberg, it has a much deeper and more meaningful connection to the entire history […]
Hand-painted Dutch Tiles Transform Cuypers Passage in Amsterdam
Tunnels serve as essential means of transportation in cities across the world but few have been transformed in a way that allows them to still support this such purposes while also becoming something more like Cuypers Passage (Cuyperspassage) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Decorated with hand-painted Dutch tiles, Cuypers Passage embraces the history of the region […]
Johnny Jordaanplein Personifies the Identity of an Amsterdam Neighborhood
Johnny Jordaanplein, also known as Johnny Jordaan Square, is a public square dedicated to the famous Dutch folk singer located in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It has provided this neighborhood with a place to gather and relax while also being inherently connected to the identity of the entire district, resonating in distinct […]
Experiencing Dam Square and the National Monument in Amsterdam
Dam Square is a town square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which has become a focal point for the history and culture of the city. It contains several notable buildings as well as the National Monument, which was created as a memorial to people who served in World War II. By providing residents and tourists with […]