Walls of Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Name: Walls of Amsterdam
Address: Prinsengracht 737, Amsterdam, 1017 JX, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 616 9597

#180 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

The walls of Amsterdam were built in the Middle Ages to protect the city against attack. The Medieval walls were replaced with a series of bastions in the 17th century. In the 19th century, the walls were torn down and replaced with the Defence Line of Amsterdam, a fortification line which encircled Amsterdam at a distance from the city. ()

Local name: Vestingwerken van Amsterdam Coordinates: 52°21'52"N, 4°53'8"E

Address

Prinsengracht 737Stadsdeel Centrum (Grachtengordel-Zuid)Amsterdam 1017 JX Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 616 9597

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Walls of Amsterdam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melkweg, Huis Marseille, Amsterdam City Archives, Bijbels Museum.

~1010 ftW
Dancing, Nightlife
Melkweg, Amsterdam
5 min walk • At the heart of Amsterdam's vibrant cultural scene, Melkweg stands as a premier music venue, pulsating with life amidst the city's historic canals and bustling streets. This dynamic venue, nestled in the Leidseplein area, is renowned for hosting an eclectic mix of live...
~1180 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Huis Marseille, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Huis Marseille stands as a beacon for photography enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs alike. This museum, dedicated to the art of photography, is housed in a historic canal-side building that dates back to 1665.
~1500 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Amsterdam City Archives, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Amsterdam City Archives is a treasure trove of historical documentation, housed in the monumental De Bazel building, located in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This repository of knowledge is dedicated to preserving the memory of the city through a vast...
~1500 ftN
Museum for the Bible and biblical studies
Bijbels Museum, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Bijbels Museum (Biblical Museum) offers an enlightening journey through the world of one of the most influential books in human history. Situated within the picturesque Cromhouthuis, a 17th-century canal house on Herengracht, the...
~1280 ftN
Canal, Body of water, Park
Het Grachtenhuis, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Het Grachtenhuis, or The Museum of the Canals, is a gateway to the celebrated canal district of Amsterdam, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010. Situated on the prestigious Herengracht canal, Het Grachtenhuis offers visitors an immersive journey through the history...
~1090 ftSW
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Holland Casino, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Holland Casino is a Dutch state-owned company and has the legal monopoly on gambling in the Netherlands, and has fourteen casinos located throughout the country. Profits from Holland Casino go directly to the Dutch treasury. In 2007, profit was around 267 million euros and in 2006 some 263 million euros.
~830 ftW
Theater, Opera, Concerts and shows
Municipal Theatre, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Stadsschouwburg of Amsterdam is the name of a theatre building at the Leidseplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The building is in the neo-Renaissance style dating back to 1894, and is the former home of the National Ballet and Opera.
~620 ftW
Buzzing bars and iconic concert venues
Leidseplein, Amsterdam
3 min walk • Leidseplein is a square in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the Weteringschans neighborhood, immediately northeast of the Singelgracht. It is located on the crossroads of the Weteringschans, Marnixstraat and Leidsestraat.
~1380 ftE
Unusual museum displaying feline art
KattenKabinet, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The KattenKabinet is an art museum in Amsterdam devoted to works depicting cats. The museum collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and other works of art by Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Corneille, Sal Meijer, Théophile Steinlen, and Jože Ciuha, among others.
~1350 ftNE
Church, Spiritual, Gothic Revival architecture
De Krijtberg, Amsterdam
7 min walk • De Krijtberg Kerk is a Roman Catholic church in Amsterdam, located at the Singel. The church was designed by Alfred Tepe and was opened in 1883. The exuberant interior was made by Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg.
~1190 ftN
Canal
Herengracht, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Herengracht is the second of four Amsterdam canals belonging to the canal belt and lies between the Singel and the Keizersgracht. The Gouden Bocht in particular is known for its large and beautiful canal houses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Walls of Amsterdam?

Nearby attractions include Amsterdam Pipe Museum, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Lambiek, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut B.V., Amsterdam (3 min walk), Leidseplein, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Walls of Amsterdam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Walls of Amsterdam:

Tram

Prinsengracht • Lines: 12, 2 (2 min walk)
Keizersgracht • Lines: 12, 2 (3 min walk)

Bus

Leidseplein • Lines: 397, N22, N26, N82, N83, N84, N86, N88 (7 min walk)
Ruysdaelkade • Lines: N84 (8 min walk)

Metro

Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (9 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 52 (14 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (31 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (33 min walk)