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Administratiegebouw Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij

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10 story sections42 min 50 s in all
History & cultureBY TELLBY

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  1. 1Administratiegebouw Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij4:36

    Welcome, esteemed traveler, to a site of profound historical and architectural gravity. You are standing before the magnificent Administratiegebouw Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij, the monumental former headquarters of…

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  2. 2The Main Facade and Open Space Design4:54

    As you stand before the imposing facade of this magnificent complex, you are immediately struck by its sheer monumental scale and the mesmerizing repetition of its architectural elements. This building is a paramount example of…

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  3. 3Building A and the Twin Water Towers4:34

    We have now arrived at the foot of Building A, the primary structure of the complex and the true face of the Administratiegebouw. This formidable L-shaped edifice was the first to be constructed, with the ground being broken in…

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  4. 4The Grand Staircase and Stained Glass Windows4:26

    Step across the threshold and allow your eyes a moment to adjust to the cool, subdued lighting of the main entrance hall of Building A. You have entered the structural and artistic core of the Administratiegebouw. …

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  5. 5The Courtyard and Monument to Five Employees4:21

    We now transition from the artistic splendor of the interior to the open air, arriving at a vantage point overlooking the courtyard and the adjacent roundabout. Take a deep breath. …

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  6. 6Building B and the Third Floor Ballroom4:22

    Leaving the solemnity of the courtyard behind, we now cross over to Building B, situated directly behind the primary structure of Building A. While it may not possess the iconic twin towers of its predecessor, Building B is a…

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  7. 7The Evaporation Basement and its Dark History4:14

    We now descend from the light-filled upper floors into the lowest level of Building B. The temperature drops noticeably as we enter the basement. …

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  8. 8The Underground Tunnels and Tactical Routes4:07

    Emerging from the depths of Building B's basement, our narrative takes us to another hidden, subterranean feature of the Administratiegebouw, one that highlights the immense strategic planning of the colonial era. We are now…

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  9. 9Buildings C and D and the Cultural Renaissance4:13

    As we approach the conclusion of our detailed exploration, we direct our attention to the smaller, yet equally vital, structures known as Buildings C and D. Located along the periphery of the complex, bordering the bustling…

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  10. 10Closing3:03

    Our comprehensive audio journey through the Administratiegebouw Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij has reached its conclusion. We find ourselves back near our starting point, allowing us one final, sweeping look at the…

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What is Administratiegebouw Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij?

Administratiegebouw Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij is a place in 헤이그 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location헤이그
TypeHeritage
Story sections10
Total length42 min 50 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates52.0908, 4.3156
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within a 5-minute walk
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