Homomonument, Amsterdam

Name: Homomonument
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#83 among attractions in Amsterdam

Memorial, Monuments and statues

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Facts and practical information

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. Opened on 5 September 1987, it was the first monument in the world to commemorate gays and lesbians who were killed by the Nazis. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'28"N, 4°53'5"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Grachtengordel-West)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Day trips

Homomonument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anne Frank House, Magna Plaza, Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Leliegracht.

~240 ftW
WWII teenage diarist's house museum
Anne Frank House, Amsterdam
2 min walk • The Anne Frank House, a poignant museum nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, serves as a testament to the harrowing experiences of Jewish people during World War II. Situated along the Prinsengracht canal, this 17th-century canal house became a sanctuary for Anne Frank...
~1270 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Magna Plaza, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Magna Plaza stands as a testament to the city's historical architecture and modern-day consumer culture. This shopping centre, housed in a former post office building, offers a unique blend of classic Dutch architecture...
~1550 ftE
Ornate Golden Age palace and royal venue
Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Royal Palace of Amsterdam stands as a grand emblem of the city's rich history and architectural prowess. Originally constructed in the 17th century as the city hall, this majestic building was transformed into a royal palace by King Louis Napoleon in the early 19th...
~490 ftNE
Canal
Leliegracht, Amsterdam
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Leliegracht is a picturesque canal that epitomizes the serene beauty and historic charm of the Dutch capital. This quaint waterway, lined with elegant 17th-century houses and leafy trees, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling...
~170 ftW
1600s church with iconic 85m-tall spire
Westerkerk, Amsterdam
1 min walk • The Westerkerk is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant Calvinism in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood, next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.
~1000 ftW
Canal
Bloemgracht, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Bloemgracht is a canal in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It connects the Prinsengracht with the Lijnbaansgracht and runs between and parallel to Nieuwe Leliestraat and Bloemstraat in the Amsterdam-Centrum district.
~960 ftNW
Canal
Egelantiersgracht, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Egelantiersgracht in Amsterdam is a canal in the Jordaan neighbourhood in the Amsterdam-Centrum borough. The canal lies between the Prinsengracht and the Lijnbaansgracht.
~940 ftNE
Museum
Embassy of the Free Mind, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Embassy of the Free Mind is a museum, library and platform for free thinking, inspired by the philosophy of the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica collection. The museum focusses on the European culture of free thinking of the past 2.000 years, with Hermetic wisdom as the...
~1540 ftNE
Canal
Blauwburgwal, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Blauwburgwal is a canal in Amsterdam between the Singel and the Herengracht. It is the shortest canal in the city center and part of the west Grachtengordel. Halfway along the northeast side, the Langestraat meets the Blauwburgwal.
~1540 ftN
Street
Westerstraat, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Westerstraat is a major street in the Jordaan, a neighborhood of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. The street was created by the filling in of the Anjeliersgracht. It runs from the Noordermarkt to the Marnixstraat. Besides residential homes and shops, including a supermarket, there are restaurants and cafes.
~490 ftS
Church
Church of Our Lady, Amsterdam
3 min walk • Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk is a Syriac Orthodox church in the centre of Amsterdam. The church is used both by the Syriac Orthodox community and the Roman Catholic of Opus Dei. Emphasis is placed on the hearing of confessions and of choral liturgy. The building has the Dutch status of a Rijksmonument.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Homomonument?

Nearby attractions include Westerkerk, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Coymanshuis, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Anne Frank House, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Astoria, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Homomonument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Homomonument:

Bus

Westermarkt • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N94 (2 min walk)
Dam • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N85, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93, N94 (7 min walk)

Tram

Westermarkt • Lines: 13, 17 (1 min walk)
Dam • Lines: 12, 13, 17, 2 (8 min walk)

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (11 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (19 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (19 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (23 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (29 min walk)