Audiotour op de Dam
Welcome to the audio tour of Dam Square! Chances are you already know this place quite well. But is it self-evident that Dam Square looks the way it does? We take for granted the wide square with its granite pavement, which stretches from the National Monument to the Royal Palace – but in fact it is one of the most changing city squares in Europe. During this tour you will hear a lot about the development of the square, but also about its buildings over the centuries, the architects involved and the current challenges. Discover Dam Square with an architour!
The most famous square in the Netherlands
This audio tour from architour provides an informative picture of the historical and current developments around Dam Square.
Dam Square is perhaps the most famous square in the Netherlands. This spacious open space in the densely built-up city has been an enormous attraction for residents and visitors for centuries. Over time, a wide variety of institutions have established themselves around Dam Square. Initially, these were mainly the trading houses next to the Town Hall, the Nieuwe Kerk and the stock exchange. Around 1900, societies and hotels for the wealthy appeared, followed by banks and insurance companies. A major renovation took place at the end of the 20th century, but the square was swallowed up daily by mass tourism. Now the importance of the design and use of this public space is being reconsidered.
15 striking buildings highlighted
During the audio tour, visitors and residents are taken around Dam Square, past 15 striking buildings. You explore the area in an individual way, supported by a digital map and some current and historical photos per building. At each stop you can listen to approximately 5 minutes of explanation about the architecture, but also about the history of the institutions and companies. The narrator is a local architect and architectural guide who shares his experience in an accessible and well-researched way. He knows how to tell a story about every project .
The tour is available for free and is brought to you by BizDAM . All you need is a smartphone with earbuds. Departure point is Dam Square.
