Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Saïd Zankoua

— Walk of Pride Amsterdam —

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

1. Saïd Zankoua Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Saïd Zankoua
1990-2020
hij/hem he/him

De biculturele Saïd Zankoua, geboren in Utrecht, was geliefd in de Amsterdamse gayscene en werd bewonderd om zijn warmte, kracht en steun. Hij bleef veerkrachtig ondanks de epilepsie die hij overhield aan het geweld dat hij heeft ondergaan.

Bicultural Saïd Zankoua, from Utrecht, was a beloved figure in the Amsterdam gay scene and admired for his warmth, strength, and support. Despite the violence and the resulting epileptic seizures he suffered, he remained resilient.

Erected 2026 by Walk of Pride Amsterdam. (Marker Number 09.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Walk of Pride Amsterdam series list.

Location. 52° 22.401′ N, 4° 53.342′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is at the intersection of Raadhuisstraat and Singel, on the right when traveling west on Raadhuisstraat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1016 EM, 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: Jacob Anton Schorer (here, next to this marker); Emma Trosse (a few steps from this marker); Alfred Kinsey (a few steps from this marker); Sarah Hegazi (a few steps from this marker); Xulhaz Mannan (a few steps from this marker); Annemarie Grewel (a few steps from this marker); FannyAnn Eddy (within shouting distance of this marker); David Kato (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . . Saïd Zankoua (Walk of Pride Amsterdam). (Submitted on October 13, 2026.)

Additional keywords. tegel, lgbt, lgbtq

Saïd Zankoua Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 31, 2026

2. Saïd Zankoua Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.