Can You Match These Iconic Artworks & Monuments to Their Story in Amsterdam?
Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the local code? Discover the hidden stories behind Amsterdam’s most iconic landmarks and art. Test your knowledge and find out how much of a true Amsterdammer you are becoming!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Night Watch is a 1642 painting by Rembrandt van Rijn, showing a militia company in a dynamic group portrait. It’s one of the most famous artworks in the Netherlands.
De Dokwerker is a statue of a dockworker symbolizing the February Strike of 1941, when Amsterdammers protested Nazi actions against Jews.
Located in the Red Light District, the Belle statue honors sex workers with the message: 'Respect sex workers all over the world.'
Spinoza was a 17th-century Dutch philosopher born in Amsterdam. He’s considered one of the great rationalists of the Enlightenment.
The National Monument on Dam Square commemorates Dutch victims of WWII and later conflicts. It’s the centerpiece of the national Remembrance Day ceremony each May.
