West-Indisch Huis, Colonial trading headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The West-Indisch Huis is a building in Amsterdam featuring Renaissance architecture with ornamental gables and decorated facades. Its courtyard contains a statue of Peter Stuyvesant, and the interior spaces today function as conference rooms and office areas for institutional use.
The building began as a meat market in 1617 and became the headquarters of the Dutch West India Company in 1623. From this location, major decisions were made that directed colonial commerce and overseas expansion.
The building now serves as a space for Dutch-American cultural exchange, hosting lectures, readings, and artistic events that connect both nations. Visitors can experience how this historic structure bridges contemporary cultural conversations between the two countries.
The exterior and courtyard are accessible to visitors daily for viewing the architecture and outdoor statue. The interior rooms are generally closed to the public as they are reserved for private events and institutional office use.
Company governors authorized the construction of a fort on Manhattan Island within these walls in 1625, which led to the founding of New Amsterdam. This single decision would ultimately shape the future development of what became New York City.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: 1617
Address: Herenmarkt 95
GPS coordinates: 52.38000,4.89189
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49
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