Spinoza Lyceum, Secondary school and municipal monument in Prinses Irenebuurt, Amsterdam-Zuid, Netherlands
Spinoza Lyceum is a secondary school housed in a building at Peter van Anrooystraat 8 in Amsterdam-Zuid, recognized as a municipal monument for its architecture. The school offers several educational tracks including vocational, upper general, and gymnasium programs for around 1,200 students.
The school was founded in September 1898 and relocated to its current location in 1957. The building was later recognized as a municipal monument for its architectural significance.
The school bears the name of philosopher Baruch Spinoza, whose thinking influences the educational philosophy practiced here. Students experience daily self-directed learning where they shape their study topics and develop teamwork and planning skills through independent work.
The school is located in the Prinses Irenebuurt area of Amsterdam-Zuid with good access by public transport. Visitors can view the building from the outside and see the statue of philosopher Spinoza near the entrance.
A statue of philosopher Baruch Spinoza carved by sculptor Hildo Krop stands near the school entrance, marking the link between this place and its famous namesake. This artwork gives the location a distinctive character tied to Amsterdam's intellectual history.
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