Audiotour op de Dam

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.