Markenplein

Markenplein (Marken Square) is the name of a square in the centre of Amsterdam. Until 1970, it was called het oude Markenpleintje and before World War II it used to be a part of the Jewish district of Amsterdam. The name Markenplein symbolizes the bond between the new neighborhood and the old Jewish neighborhood.

Markenplein

Markenplein in 2006
Location in Amsterdam-Centrum
Namesake	Marken[1]
Location	Centrum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nearest metro station	Waterlooplein
Coordinates	52.3686°N 4.9053°E / 52.3686; 4.9053

The pavement pattern was designed by the American artist Sol LeWitt. The square houses the entrance of the Netherlands Film and Television Academy, the parking garage Markenhoven and the Grand Cafe Allure.

References

1. "Waar komt de naam Markenplein vandaan?" (in Dutch), Straatnamenkaart Amsterdam, Municipality of Amsterdam. Retrieved 6 August 2021.