Plantage in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hugo de Vries Laboratorium
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Hugo de Vries Laboratory
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 29, 2024
1. Hugo de Vries Laboratorium / Hugo de Vries Laboratory Marker
Het Hugo de Vries laboratorium is in 1912 gebouwd als onderwijs- en onderzoeksgebouw. Nu vind je er een centrum voor milieu- en natuureducatie en huisvesten er er veel groene organisaties.
Wanneer je voorbij het Hugo de Vries laboratorium loopt kom je bij de toegangspoort van de Hortus uit. Dit is ιιn van de oudste onderdelen van de Hortus, de poort stamt uit 1715. Binnen is nog veel meer te ontdekken.
The Hugo de Vries laboratory was built in 1912 as a teaching and research building. Now it houses a centre for environmental and nature education and is home to many green organisations.
If you walk past the Hugo de Vries laboratory, you come to the entrance gate of the Hortus. This is one of the oldest parts of the Hortus; the gate dates from 1715. Inside, there is much more to discover.
(Marker Number 5/5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 52° 22.034′ N, 4°
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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: Zaadkoepel / Seed Dome (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 Morriλn (about 90 meters away); De Hortus (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Hugo de Vries-laboratorium (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Overview (in translation):
The Hugo de Vries Laboratory is a building designed by architect J.M. van der Mey in the Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam city center between 1910 and 1912. It was commissioned by the University of Amsterdam for the Department of Botany and was named after Hugo de Vries in 1948.(Submitted on February 1, 2026.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 29, 2024
2. Hugo de Vries Laboratorium / Hugo de Vries Laboratory Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 1, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
