Centenary Street in Amsterdam With Leaning Trees That Forms Green Tunnel and Has Enchanted the World for Decades With Its Unique Natural Scenery Is One of the Most Famous Spots in the Country

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 14/11/2025 at 14:24

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In the Oud-Zuid Neighborhood, a Common Street Became a Natural Spectacle: Curved Trees Create a Green Tunnel That Changes Color With the Seasons and Attracts Photographers From Around the World

Among the many charming scenes of Amsterdam, there is an address that surprises those who stray from the traditional route. Lomanstraat, in the Oud-Zuid neighborhood, south of the city, has become famous for an unexpected natural spectacle: trees leaning over the street, forming a photogenic green tunnel.

An Unplanned Natural Effect of the Famous Street

The phenomenon, which has delighted visitors for decades, emerged spontaneously. The trees of the London plane species (Platanus × hispanica) were planted along the sidewalks and grew in search of sunlight.

As the tall facades of the buildings block sunlight for a good part of the day, the trunks leaned toward the center of the street.

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Heritage of Berlage’s Urban Planning

Lomanstraat was born in the early 20th century, during the planned expansion by architect Hendrik Petrus Berlage, author of the Plan Zuid.

The project established wide streets, with dense trees and red brick buildings, which remain a hallmark of the area to this day.

Centennial Street: A Tranquil Refuge Amid the City

Despite its fame on social media, Lomanstraat remains an ordinary residential street. The area maintains a serene atmosphere, away from the heavy flow of tourists bustling through the center of the Dutch capital.

Still, those who discover the green tunnel cannot resist capturing the scene, which has become one of the most photogenic and charming spots in Amsterdam.

With information from Casa e Jardim.

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Centenary Street in Amsterdam With Leaning Trees That Forms Green Tunnel and Has Enchanted the World for Decades With Its Unique Natural Scenery Is One of the Most Famous Spots in the Country

In the Oud-Zuid Neighborhood, a Common Street Became a Natural Spectacle: Curved Trees Create a Green Tunnel That Changes Color With the Seasons and Attracts Photographers From Around the World

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In the Oud-Zuid Neighborhood, a Common Street Became a Natural Spectacle: Curved Trees Create a Green Tunnel That Changes Color With the Seasons and Attracts Photographers From Around the World

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