Markenplein, Amsterdam

Name: Markenplein
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#269 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Markenplein is the name of a square in the centre of Amsterdam. Until 1970, it was called het oude Markenpleintje and before World War II it used to be a part of the Jewish district of Amsterdam. The name Markenplein symbolizes the bond between the new neighborhood and the old Jewish neighborhood. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'7"N, 4°54'19"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Rembrandt House, Hortus Botanicus, Portuguese Synagogue, Oudeschans.

~940 ftW
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio
Rembrandt House, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Rembrandt House Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of one of the world's most renowned painters, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This traditional Dutch house, where Rembrandt lived...
~890 ftSE
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hortus Botanicus offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This historical botanical garden, one of the oldest in the world, dates back to 1638 and was originally established as a medicinal herb garden for doctors...
~340 ftS
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
2 min walk • The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, is a historic jewel nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Constructed in 1675, this grand synagogue serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city and the enduring legacy of the Jewish...
~1240 ftN
Canal
Oudeschans, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Amsterdam, Oudeschans is a picturesque canal that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city center. This serene waterway is lined with elegant Dutch buildings and charming houseboats, creating a postcard-perfect scene that...
~1400 ftNW
Former 1600s church and events venue
Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Zuiderkerk is a 17th-century Protestant church in the Nieuwmarkt area of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The church played an important part in the life of Rembrandt and was the subject of a painting by Claude Monet.
~1230 ftNW
Canal
Kromboomssloot, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Kromboomssloot, or Krom Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam. It provides a transverse navigation from the Rechtboomssloot and was previously called Dwarsboomssloot.
~650 ftSW
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Joods Historisch Museum, part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to Jewish history, culture and religion, in the Netherlands and worldwide. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish history.
~1240 ftN
Tower, Hendrick de Keyser, Historical place
Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam
7 min walk • 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.
~1290 ftSW
Scenic river bridge with monument views
Blauwbrug, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Blauwbrug is a historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the river Amstel. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area, and lies south to the Stopera.
~500 ftW
Church
Mozes en Aäronkerk, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Moses and Aaron Church, in the Waterlooplein neighborhood of Amsterdam, is officially the Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua. Originally a clandestine church, it was operated by Franciscan priests at a house on Jodenbreestraat, where the wall tablets of Moses and Aaron hung on the wall.
~1100 ftW
Theater, Ballet, Opera
Stopera, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Stopera is a building complex in Amsterdam, Netherlands, housing both the city hall of Amsterdam and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet, the principal opera house in Amsterdam that is home of Dutch National Opera, Dutch National Ballet and Holland Symfonia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Markenplein?

Nearby attractions include Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam (2 min walk), IHLIA LGBT Heritage, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Gassan Diamonds, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Mozes en Aäronkerk, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Markenplein by public transport?

The nearest stations to Markenplein:

Tram

Meester Visserplein • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 14 (5 min walk)

Bus

Waterlooplein • Lines: 246, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93 (5 min walk)
Artis • Lines: N87 (8 min walk)

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (4 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (19 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (24 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (19 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (31 min walk)