Achter de gevels. Lange luisterroute over ons koloniaal verleden
In the center of Amsterdam, countless stories about the city's colonial past are hidden behind the facades. Take this audio route and walk past special stories about, among others, the mayor's house, Waterlooplein and the Oost-Indisch Huis. Sometimes you can still see the history clearly, but often the traces have disappeared.
Achter de gevels. Lange luisterroute over ons koloniaal verleden
Listening route about our colonial past
The route starts and ends at the Amsterdam City Archives. That archive is housed in the former headquarters of the Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij, founded to trade in colonial goods. A striking building with visible colonial traces, such as the statue of JP Coen high above the facade.
There are two routes: a short route for families and children up to 14 years old. The long route is suitable for adults, children aged 15-18 and students. All locations of the short route are also included in the long route.
Both routes start and end with spoken word by the Amsterdam word artist Luan Buleshkaj.
You can pick up a paper route map for free at the City Archives, Vijzelstraat 32. You can also download the map. There you will also learn more about the archival sources used to create this listening route.
Please note: the times mentioned are the opening hours of the City Archives.
Dates and times
Saturday 18 May | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Sunday 19 May | 12:00 - 17:00 |
Monday 20 May | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Achter de gevels. Lange luisterroute over ons koloniaal verleden
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