Amsterdam: Monuments and Statues
Places and attractions in the Monuments and statues category
Categories
- Museum
- Canal
- Specialty museum
- History museum
- Historical place
- Art museum
- Street
- Shopping
- Neighbourhood
- Church
- Concerts and shows
- Baroque architecture
- Theater
- Park
- Nightlife
- Architecture
- Square
- Art gallery
- Bridge
- Concert hall
- Sacred and religious sites
- Hendrick de Keyser
- Monuments and statues
- Outdoor activities
- Music venue
- Library
- Windmill
- Rembrandt
- Event space
- Memorial
- Shopping district
- Cinema
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Convention center
- Science museum
- Music and shows
- Tours
- Market
- Bars and clubs
- Shopping centre
- Arenas and stadiums
- Garden
- Performing arts
- Area
- Marina
- Sailing
- Island
Munttoren
Historic tower with a carillon The Munttoren, or Mint Tower, stands as a historical beacon in the bustling city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This iconic structure, with its rich history dating back to the 17th century, is situated at the bustling Muntplein square, where the Amstel river and the Singel...
National Monument
Memorial to the dead, erected in 1952 The National Monument in Amsterdam stands as a poignant tribute to the victims of World War II. Located in the heart of the city on Dam Square, this important memorial is a central site for remembrance and reflection. It was unveiled on May 4, 1956, by Queen Juliana of...
Homomonument
Memorial to persecuted gays and lesbians The Homomonument is a memorial in the centre of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. It commemorates all gay men and lesbians who have been persecuted because of their sexual orientation.
Equestrian statue of Queen Wilhelmina
The equestrian statue of Queen Wilhelmina in Amsterdam is located on Rokin street, at the corner with Langebrugsteeg alley. The statue of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was sculpted in bronze by Theresia R. van der Pant.
Fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics
At the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, seven fencing events were contested, six for men and one for women.
Theo van Gogh
Theodoor van Gogh was a Dutch director and film and television producer, actor and author. He directed Submission: Part 1, a short film written by Somali writer and politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali, which criticized the treatment of women in Islam in strong terms.