Tour DOOR NOORD guided by Bas Kok

Image from Tom Janssen

On Saturday, 28 September, join a fascinating walk through the evolving Buikslotermeerplein in Amsterdam Noord, guided by author Bas Kok. Known for his books Oerknal aan het IJ and the upcoming Gogme, Bas Kok will explore the area's past, present, and future. As the shopping district prepares for a major transformation from horizontal to vertical landscapes, some sections still reflect half a century ago. The tour will be conducted in Dutch.

Amsterdam 750

Tour DOOR NOORD guided by Bas Kok

Dates

Sat 28 Sep11:00 - 13:00

Location

Boekhandel van Noord

Buikslotermeerplein 70

1025 EW Amsterdam

Contact

liesje@liesjeberk.nl

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THROUGH NORTH

Visual artist Liesje van den Berk, Boekhandel van Noord and the Boven 't Y shopping centre organize short walks through Amsterdam North every month. Drawing walks and writer's walks alternate every other month. These walks are part of 750 years of Amsterdam, a gift to the city.

Drawing and walking are ways to experience the richness of your environment and make contact with others. You discover new images, places, and stories about your neighbourhood during walks by looking, drawing, and listening to the stories.

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Amsterdam 750

On 27 October 2025, Amsterdam will be celebrating its 750th birthday. During the 12-month lead-up to this momentous milestone, the city is going all out. The festival year kicks off on 27 October 2024, filled with various activities from small neighbourhood get-togethers to major cultural events

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