About
What to expect
The lesson is about the construction of the concrete bomb-proof buildings of the forts of the Stelling van Amsterdam.
First Lieutenant Willem Henri Cool took photos of the construction of Fort bij Nigtevecht and Fort bij De Kwakel in 1904-1906.
- Photos from the Geniemuseum collection
- Interactive: you say what you notice
- Expert René Ros explains the photos
- UNESCO World Heritage since 1996
Questions
When does Lesson on the Construction of Stelling Forts start and end?
Lesson on the Construction of Stelling Forts runs Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 19:30 until 21:00.
Where is Lesson on the Construction of Stelling Forts?
Lesson on the Construction of Stelling Forts takes place at St. Nicolaaslyceum, Beethovenplein 2, Amsterdam.
How much are tickets for Lesson on the Construction of Stelling Forts?
Tickets for Lesson on the Construction of Stelling Forts cost €22 on the official ticket shop.
How do I register?
You can only take part if you register in advance.
Sign up via the Volksuniversiteit Amsterdam website: volksuniversiteitamsterdam.nl
What is the lesson about?
Photos that First Lieutenant Willem Henri Cool took in 1904-1906 of the construction of the concrete bomb-proof buildings at Fort bij Nigtevecht and Fort bij De Kwakel.
The photos come from the collection of the Geniemuseum
René Ros, an expert on the Stelling van Amsterdam, goes through the photos with the group
Is the lesson interactive?
Yes. Participants say what they notice and recognise in each photo.
The presenter then points out what was missed and gives background information
Amsterdam
Getting there
St. Nicolaaslyceum, Beethovenplein 2, 1077 WM Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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