Your Own Amsterdam: The Art Underground
Description
Let's go for a walk underground. After all, Amsterdam's underground is full of art. Fourteen million people pass by this multitude of artworks each year, merely to perceive them as nothing more than a part of the decor. Meanwhile, some of them tell stories that any novelist would envy - about Amsterdam and its people, social problems and political conflicts, and love and freedom. The Amsterdam Underground can invoke debates or storytelling, making jokes, riddles and even pranks, turning any trip into a thrilling adventure. Read more about the tour Our tour of Amsterdam's underground art takes us on two of the most exciting routes: the most modern and the oldest. Today we invite you on an underground journey through the most exciting stations and artworks. See you underground! More tours(food, history, street art, architecture, modern art, museums, small towns, countryside, by bikes, ships, balloons, photo tours) in the Netherlands on Snurk.Travel.
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Annually, more than ten million people pass by multiple artworks here. Through these art pieces, we will find out more about the local climate, history, tulip mania, Dutch East-India, colonialism, etc.
Rokin Station - let's look at archaeological excavations that have been found here. Some of them are more than 2000 years old, and they can tell us many stories about Amsterdam and its citizens.
Vijzelgracht - time to discover popular Dutch music of the 20 century.
Nieuwemarkt - this old metro station will explain why the construction of the first lines in the 1980s provoke such strong resistance from locals and how it still affects our current life in the city.
Noorderpark - let's talk about one of the most significant architectural styles known as the Amsterdam School and its influence on modern architecture and society.
Noord is a great place to get to know more about the local ecosystem, flora, and fauna and its reflection in public art.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels