Astoria

Astoria is a six-story office building in Art Nouveau style standing at the intersection of Keizersgracht and Leliegracht canals. It features a copper roof, ornamental cast-iron details, and an angel mosaic on its main facade.

Built in 1905 as the headquarters for an insurance company, the building gained national heritage status in 2001. Between 1989 and 2004, it served as the international center for Greenpeace before housing other organizations.

The name references the ancient city of Astoria in Asia Minor. The building displays the Dutch interpretation of Art Nouveau through ornamental ironwork and an angel mosaic, both key features visitors notice on the facade.

The building is easily accessible by foot near the Anne Frank House, allowing you to see its facade and details from street level. It remains an active office space, so viewing is best done from outside.

From 1989 to 2004, this building hosted the international headquarters of Greenpeace and played a central role in coordinating environmental campaigns worldwide. Few visitors realize the environmental movement once operated from this corner of Amsterdam.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 1905

Architectural style: Art Nouveau

Address: Keizersgracht 174

Website: http://amsterdamsegrachtenhuizen.info/gracht/kge/kge200/kg06174

GPS coordinates: 52.37536,4.88539

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21