Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam

Name: Montelbaanstoren
Address: Oude Schans 2, Amsterdam, 1011 KX, Netherlands
Telephone: +1 778–6120

#78 among attractions in Amsterdam

Tower, Hendrick de Keyser, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Montelbaanstoren is a tower on bank of the Oudeschans, Amsterdam canal in the Netherlands. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the Walls of Amsterdam for the purpose of defending the city and the harbour. The top half, designed by Hendrick de Keyser, was extended to its current, decorative form in 1606. Since then the tower is 48m high. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'19"N, 4°54'20"E

Address

Oude Schans 2Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam 1011 KX Netherlands

Contact

+1 778–6120

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Montelbaanstoren – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rembrandt House, Café 't Mandje, Oudeschans, Rechtboomssloot.

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Café 't Mandje, Amsterdam
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~190 ftW
Canal
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Canal
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Canal
Kromboomssloot, Amsterdam
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Church
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Neighbourhood
Lastage, Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Montelbaanstoren?

Nearby attractions include Lastage, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Oudeschans, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Rapenburgwal, Amsterdam (2 min walk), De Appel, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Montelbaanstoren by public transport?

The nearest stations to Montelbaanstoren:

Bus

Prins Hendrikkade • Lines: 22, 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, 43, N01, N04, N14, N92, N94 (5 min walk)
IJ tunnel • Lines: 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, N91, N93 (5 min walk)

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (6 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (10 min walk)

Tram

Meester Visserplein • Lines: 14 (8 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 14 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (13 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (18 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (14 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (34 min walk)