Paradiso
Paradiso isn’t just a concert hall—it’s a landmark that wears its history in the arches of its Romanesque Revival shell. Built as a religious building for the Vrije Gemeente between 24 May 1879 and 2 May 1880, this brick-clad gem sits beside a former prison and courtroom, a detail that foreshadows its later life as a cultural crucible. In 1968 it transformed from a religious space into a youth-entertainment venue, quickly earning its nickname poptempel, with its main hall still famous for stained glass behind the stage and church-like atmosphere. Today Paradiso has a main hall that holds about 1,500 people and a secondary upper-floor hall for 250, plus a basement cafe that hosts performances. …
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