Theo van Gogh, Amsterdam

Name: Theo van Gogh
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#219 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

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. On 2 November 2004, Van Gogh was assassinated by Mohammed Bouyeri, a Dutch-Moroccan Islamist who objected to the film's message. The last film Van Gogh had completed before his murder, 06/05, was a fictional exploration of the assassination of Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn. It was released posthumously in December 2004, a month after Van Gogh's assassination, and two years after Fortuyn's assassination. ()

Local name: De Schreeuw Coordinates: 52°21'34"N, 4°55'20"E

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Stadsdeel Oost (Oosterparkbuurt)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Day trips

Theo van Gogh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tropenmuseum, Artis, Entrepotdok, Micropia Museum.

~1200 ftN
Ethnography museum with audio tours
Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Tropenmuseum is a vibrant cultural beacon in the heart of Amsterdam, offering a window into the diverse cultures and stories of people from tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Nestled in an impressive historic building which dates back to 1926, the...
0.5 miNW
Long-established zoo with aquarium
Artis, Amsterdam
14 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, Artis is a historic zoo that offers a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Founded in 1838, it stands as one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has since evolved into a beloved institution where nature, culture,...
0.6 miN
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
16 min walk • The Entrepotdok, formerly Nieuwe Rapenburgergracht, is a canal in Amsterdam, and a street and row of former warehouses with the same name along the northeast side of the canal.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
17 min walk • Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam based on the idea of distributing information about microbes, which are often associated with illness and disease despite their essential function in the daily functioning of human life.
~1680 ftNE
Bustling market with food and clothing
Dappermarkt, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Dappermarkt is a market on Dapperstraat in Amsterdam-East and is one of the busiest markets of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In 1910, the Dapperstraat was officially designated by the municipality of Amsterdam as a market street. The Dappermarkt draws visitors from all over the Netherlands.
0.5 miN
Windmill, Historical place, View point
De Gooyer, Amsterdam
14 min walk • De Gooyer is a windmill in Amsterdam located between Funenkade and Zeeburgerstraat. It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
16 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
~500 ftNW
Green space with bird watching and cycling
Oosterpark, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Oosterpark is the first large park laid out by the municipality of Amsterdam. Located near the Singelgracht to the north, it is the principal component of the Oosterpark neighbourhood in the Oost borough.
0.5 miN
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Bars and clubs
Brouwerij 't IJ, Amsterdam
14 min walk • Brouwerij 't IJ is a small brewery in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer windmill.
0.4 miW
Street
Sarphatistraat, Amsterdam
12 min walk • The Sarphatistraat is a street in the center of Amsterdam between Frederiksplein and Oostenburgergracht at the Cruquiuskade. The street crosses the Amstel and forms an almost 2 kilometres long connection between the southern part of the Grachtengordel and the Oostelijke Eilanden.
0.5 miN
Canal
Nieuwe Vaart, Amsterdam
14 min walk • The Nieuwe Vaart or Nieuwevaart is a 17th-century canal in Amsterdam that runs from the center to Amsterdam-Oost. Kromhout Museum is located on the Nieuwe Vaart.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Theo van Gogh?

Nearby attractions include Oosterpark, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Oud-Oost, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam (6 min walk), Oosterparkbuurt, Amsterdam (6 min walk).

How to get to Theo van Gogh by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theo van Gogh:

Bus

Linnaeusstraat • Lines: 245, 37, 41 (4 min walk)
Wijttenbachstraat • Lines: 41, N87 (4 min walk)

Tram

Wijttenbachstraat • Lines: 19 (4 min walk)
Linnaeusstraat • Lines: 1, 3 (4 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (10 min walk)
Amsterdam Science Park (31 min walk)

Metro

Wibautstraat • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (15 min walk)
Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (16 min walk)