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Vondelpark
COUNTRY
Netherlands
ADDRESS
Amsterdam, Netherlands

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About Vondelpark
The Vondelpark is a public park situated in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The park is spread in an area of 120 acres. Initially, it was named Nieuwe Park but later on changed to Vondelpark, based on the name of poet Joost van den Vondel. The park is controlled by Amsterdam-Zuid and is open throughout the year. It is visited by over ten million people each year. A perfect place for an outing with an open-air theatre and various foodservice facilities available. It also has a playground for kids. The park was designed by the architect Jan David Zocher. The park was expanded in 1877 and the Pavillion was designed by W. H. Hamer Jr and was finished in 1878.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Vondelpark

  • The park contains about five thousand trees of about 66 different types.
  • If you are interested in ghostly tales then you can visit the garden at night as it has about 275 street lanterns which give a horror look to the park.
    If you are interested in ghostly tales then you can visit the garden at night as it has about 275 street lanterns which give a horror look to the park
  • The visitors can have a look at the fish sculpture designed by Picasso. Park contains about 17 such art pieces.
    The visitors can have a look at the fish sculpture designed by Picasso. Park contains about 17 such art pieces.
  • You can also witness a stork family and various bright green shrieking ring-necked parakeets for whom the park serves as a home.
    You can also witness a stork family and various bright green shrieking ring-necked parakeets for whom the park serves as a home.
  • Over 200 waste bins are kept alongside 26 places where dog mess bags are available for the dog owners so as to keep the park clean.

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