Art Nouveau Tour in Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden
On this tour, we explore Art Nouveau in Leeuwarden and trace the signs of architectural innovation around the year 1900. On 9 June 2024, we’re offering this tour as a public tour in celebration of World Art Nouveau Day. At other times during the year, the tour can also be booked for private groups.
Take a look
During this city walk, we go in search of Art Nouveau in Leeuwarden and explore the signs of architectural innovation around 1900. Your guide will show you visible traces of Art Nouveau in the city, as well as point out what has been lost — with the help of historic photographs and original architectural drawings.
In addition to pure Art Nouveau buildings, Leeuwarden features many structures from around 1900 that, while not strictly Art Nouveau, clearly reflect its influence — in their shapes, use of colour, or choice of materials. Our guide will take you past these examples, helping you recognise the stylistic features of the era, drawing your attention to details you may have never noticed, and sharing fascinating stories about the buildings, their architects, and their commissioners. After this walk, you’ll never look at the city in quite the same way again!
Start location:
The public tour on 9 June begins at 11:00 AM at the Mercurius Fountain, Wirdumerdijk 34 (note: different location due to the Into the Grave Festival). The walk lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Price:
The public tour on 9 June costs€12.50 per person.
Tickets:
Available via the A Guide to Leeuwarden website. We recommend booking in advance to secure your spot.
Language:
This city walk is conducted in Dutch.
It is also possible to book this tour privately for your own group on other dates throughout the year.
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