Van Tuyll-monument

The Van Tuyll-monument is a bronze statue located within the Olympisch Stadion complex, standing on a brick base and depicting a figure in an athletic pose. The roughly 2.7-meter-tall sculpture now sits inside the stadium building, positioned near the Marathon Tower.

The monument was created in 1928 by sculptor Gra Rueb and architect Jan Wils to honor F.W.C.H. Baron van Tuyll van Serooskerken, the first president of the Dutch Olympic Committee. Originally positioned at the stadium entrance, it was moved indoors in 2022.

The monument represents the connection between Dutch sports administration and Olympic history through its placement at the stadium that hosted the 1928 Games.

The statue is housed inside the Olympisch Stadion building and is easily accessible to anyone visiting the stadium. You can view the monument during your time at the stadium without needing special arrangements or taking extra detours.

The bronze figure carries a foundry signature from Leiden and was originally surrounded by specially designed flower pots at its base. These architectural details reveal the careful attention paid to the monument's design integration.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 1928

Creator: Gra Rueb, Jan Wils

Height: 270 cm

Made from material: bronze, brick

Part of: Olympisch Stadion-complex

GPS coordinates: 52.34386,4.85544

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06