Plantage in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Zaadkoepel
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Seed Dome

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 29, 2024

1. Zaadkoepel / Seed Dome Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In deze meest oostelijke hoek van de tuin staat nog steeds een van de eerste gebouwen: het monumentale Zaadkoepeltje. Het is gebouwd in 1683, het jaar dat de Hortus zich hier in de Plantage vestigde. Het werd gebouwd als speelhuisje voor het stadsbestuur, zij waren immers eigenaar van de Hortus. Later werd het een theekoepel voor het bestuur van de Hortus, alvorens het jarenlang de bewaarplaats werd voor de zaden die in de tuin werden gewonnen. Naast dit koepelgebouw stond toen een lange rij kassen langs de Plantage Middenlaan. Hoewel het de functie van zaad- kamer niet meer heeft, draagt het nog steeds de naam Zaadkoepeltje.

One of the first buildings of the Hortus still stands in this most easterly corner of the garden: the historic Seed Dome. It was built in 1683, the year that the Hortus was established here in the Plantage neighbourhood. It was built as a playhouse for the city council, as they were the owners of the Hortus. Later, it became a tea-house for the board of the Hortus, before becoming a storage for the seeds that were collected from the garden. At the time, there was a long row

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of greenhouses next to this little domed building, along Plantage Middenlaan. Although it no longer functions as a seed room, it still bears the name Zaadkoepeltje (Seed Dome).

Erected by De Hortus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.

Location. 52° 22.035′ N, 4° 54.543′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Plantage. It is on Plantage Middenlaan, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plantage Middenlaan 2a, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1018 SR, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hugo de Vries Laboratorium / Hugo de Vries Laboratory (here, next to this marker); Wertheimpark (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugo de Vries (within shouting distance of this marker); Hugo de Vries Laboratorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Auschwitzmonument (Spiegelmonument) / Auschwitz Monument (Mirror Monument) (within shouting distance of this marker); Toegangspoort / Entrance Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Adriaan Morriën (about 90 meters away); Salomon Muis (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .

Zaadkoepel / Seed Dome marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 29, 2024

2. Zaadkoepel / Seed Dome marker - wide view

The marker ís visible here mounted to the gate.

Hortus Botanicus (Amsterdam) (Wikipedia). Overview:

Hortus Botanicus is a botanical garden in the Plantage district of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is one of the world's oldest botanical gardens.

(Submitted on October 30, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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Seed Dome