Ana from Amsterdam

About me I am Ana, an actress turned content and social media wizard. I am passionate about Amsterdam, that's why I've created a blog where the city plays the main role: amsterdive.com. My roots are Portuguese but I'm an Amsterdammer at heart. When I'm not writing, you'll find me at the yoga studio - I'm a yoga teacher as well. I'm all about conscious life, (inner and outer) exploration, and...

Aug 6, 2025

Transvaalbuurt Street Art Amsterdam

Ten vibrant murals

"The old neighborhood of Transvaalbuurt in Amsterdam is full of impressive, massive street art murals. Makes you stop your bike to take a pic..."

I was pedaling hard to meet a friend, feeling slightly guilty because I was late for our appointment. I knew the route well. My friend Theo had just moved to my old neighborhood - Transvaalbuurt, on the east side of town - a, now, up-and-coming area in Amsterdam, in between my favorite cafe in East - Coffee Bru - and the gorgeous waterfront by the Amstel canal.

At the Wibautstraat I breathed a sigh of relief: I was ALMOST at my destination and taking a shortcut into a residential area would make me win time. And that's when I stumbled upon a massive street-art mural of a woman, suspended in the air, flying like a bird, in tones of blue and turquoise. In a snap, I turned the pedals of my omafiets backward to break. I needed a photo of that. As I stepped on my bike again, I saw one more mural: the three emblematic crosses of Amsterdam's flag on a backdrop of vivid red. Glorious. Then I saw another, and another: ten massive urban murals 10x15 meters covering the facades of a group of buildings. I was in awe. Later, I'd learn that the real estate corporation that owns the properties had commissioned the artworks (in collaboration with residents) to the collective Amsterdam Street-Art (ASA.) These murals were fuel to my street-art love affair. Needless to say that I was very late for my appointment. But promptly forgiven by Theo, who I then took on a street-art tour in her own hood.

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