Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Aaïcha Bergamin

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

1. Aaïcha Bergamin Marker

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Aaïcha Bergamin
1932-2014
zij/haar she/her

De befaamde en beruchte Aaïcha Bergamin heeft hard gestreden voor de medische en juridische bevestiging van haar identiteit als trans vrouw. Als sekswerker en bordeel eigenaar heeft zij zich keer op keer kranig verweerd tegen politiegeweld.

Aaïcha Bergamin fought hard for medical and legal confirmation of her identity as a trans woman. A renowned and notorious sex worker and brothel owner in Amsterdam, she bravely stood her ground against police violence.

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 22.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list.

Location. 52° 22.407′ N, 4° 53.265′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. It is on Raadhuisstraat east of Herengracht, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Raadhuisstraat 24, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 DE, Netherlands.

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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 Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dirkje Kuik (here, next to this marker); Max Lievendag (here, next to this marker); Janine Wegman (a few steps from this marker); Edgar Caïro (a few steps from this marker); Mary Zeldenrust Noordanus (a few steps from this marker); Niek Engelschman (a few steps from this marker); Bessy Ferrera (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgina Beyer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Aaïcha Bergamin (Walk of Pride Amsterdam). Excerpt:

Aaïcha had had to fight hard to obtain gender-affirming surgery and legal recognition. She was the first person in Amsterdam to undergo such surgery, although the procedure would later have to be corrected in London. After her surgeries and legal gender change, she finally received
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

2. Aaïcha Bergamin Marker - wide view
recognition in another form: marriage. Aaïcha became the first trans woman in the Netherlands to get married. She was able to leave prostitution behind while remaining active in nightlife as the owner of her own nightclub, Bar Oporto, on Amsterdam’s Zeedijk.

(Submitted on September 30, 2026.)

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Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 30, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.