Homomonument
Monument Public memorial in Amsterdam commemorating LGBTQ+ oppression
The Homomonument in Amsterdam marks LGBTQ+ resistance with three pink-triangle forms on a canal triangle near Westerkerk. People visit to reflect, attend commemorations and join Pride-related events in central Amsterdam.
The Homomonument in Amsterdam is a public memorial commemorating the persecution of LGBT people and celebrating resistance and emancipation. It consists of three large pink granite triangles set into the pavement to form a larger triangle, echoing the pink triangle used during Nazi persecution.
Designed by the artist Karin Daan and unveiled in 1987, the monument is used for public ceremonies, vigils and gatherings related to LGBT history and rights. Its placements point to locations of historic and civic significance and create a visible urban remembrance site.
The monument occupies a small city-square setting on the Singel canal near the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House, and is accessible year-round.
- Central location: Located at Westermarkt beside the Singel canal, the monument is within walking distance of the Westerkerk and the Anne Frank House.
How to Get to Homomonument #
The Homomonument sits at Westermarkt by the Singel canal in central Amsterdam. From Amsterdam Centraal you can take tram 13 or 17 to the Westermarkt stop (a few minutes); the monument is immediately adjacent to the tram stop (about a 1-2 minute walk). It’s also an easy 15-20 minute walk from Centraal station along the canal-front.
Tips for Visiting Homomonument #
- Go early morning or after dusk when the triangular pink granite monument is quieter and atmospheric lighting makes for stronger photos and reflective visits.
- Take a moment to read the inscriptions and nearby plaques - the site's symbolic layout (three pink triangles) and nearby memorial events explain design choices that many passersby miss.
- Pair the visit with a short walk to Westerkerk and the nearby canals to place the monument in Amsterdam's broader historical and civic context rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.
Best Time to Visit Homomonument #
Spring and early autumn offer pleasant weather with fewer tourists than the summer high season; expect spikes during Amsterdam Pride.
Weather & Climate near Homomonument #
Homomonument's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (870 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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