Negen Straatjes in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hooft, Coster, Vondel
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025
1. Hooft, Coster, Vondel Marker - text
Beneath the text is a relief of a beehive under an eglantine - the coat of arms of the First Dutch Academy.
1617 1637
Pioniers van het nederland toneel op deze plaats
1772 1983
Hooft · Coster · Vondel
1617 1637
Pioneers of the Dutch stage at this location
1772 1983
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1617.
Location. 52° 22.155′ N, 4° 53.048′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Negen Straatjes. It can be reached from Keizersgracht, on the right when traveling south. The marker is immediately visible on the left upon entering through gate on Keizergracht into the courtyard of the Dylan Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Keizersgracht 384, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 EE, 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: Johnny Meijer (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Duo Jan & Mien (about 150 meters away); Johnny Jordaan (about 150 meters away); Tante (Aunt) Leen
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Also see . . .
1. Theatre of Van Campen (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The Theatre of Van Campen (Dutch: Schouwburg van Van Campen) was a theatre located at Keizersgracht 384 in Amsterdam. It was the first city theatre, based on the Teatro Olimpico in Italy. Since 1999 the building has been occupied by "The Dylan" hotel.(Submitted on August 24, 2025.)
The theatre was built in 1637, by Jacob van Campen, who coined the word Schouwburg for it. It replaced the Duytsche Academy of Samuel Coster previously on the site, originally set up to broaden access to science by putting on lectures in the national vernacular rather than Latin (although other activities also took place, such as painting competitions). Coster, together with playwright Bredero, had had this Academy built as a simple wooden building, to the Italian model, in 1617.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025
2. Hooft, Coster, Vondel Marker - full view
2. Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft (Wikipedia). Overview:
Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft (16 March 1581 21 May 1647) - Knight in the Order of Saint Michael - was a Dutch historian, poet and playwright who lived during the Dutch Golden Age in literature.(Submitted on August 24, 2025.)
3. Samuel Coster (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Samuel Coster (1 September 1579, Amsterdam 1665) was a Dutch playwright.(Submitted on August 24, 2025.)
4. Joost van den Vondel (Wikipedia). Overview:
Joost van den Vondel (17 November 1587 5 February 1679) was a Dutch playwright, poet, literary translator and writer. He is generally regarded as the greatest writer in the Dutch language as well as an important figure in the history of Western literature. In his native country, Vondel is often called the "Prince of Poets" and the Dutch language is sometimes referred to as "the language of Vondel"(Submitted on August 24, 2025.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 20, 2025
3. Hooft, Coster, Vondel Marker - wide view
The marker is located in the courtyard of the Dylan Hotel, just a few steps away from the hotel entrance.
Photographed by Rudolphous (via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license), September 7, 2011
4. Schouwburg van Van Campen - entrance gate
The entrance gate to the theater has has been preserved and is now the entrance to the courtyard of the Dylan Hotel.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
