Plantage, Amsterdam

Name: Plantage
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#264 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Plantage is a neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands located in its Centrum borough. It is bordered by the Entrepotdok to the north, Plantage Muidergracht to the east and south and Nieuwe Herengracht to the west. In the centre of the neighbourhood lies the Natura Artis Magistra zoo. It had a population of 1,980 in 2017. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°21'59"N, 4°54'50"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Weesperbuurt en Plantage)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: National Maritime Museum, Tropenmuseum, Artis, Hortus Botanicus.

~1940 ftN
Maritime history exhibits and replica ship
National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The National Maritime Museum, situated in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a treasure trove of maritime history and a testament to the country's seafaring legacy. Housed in a grand, 17th-century building that was once the Amsterdam Admiralty's naval storehouse...
0.4 miSE
Ethnography museum with audio tours
Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
12 min walk • The Tropenmuseum is a vibrant cultural beacon in the heart of Amsterdam, offering a window into the diverse cultures and stories of people from tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Nestled in an impressive historic building which dates back to 1926, the...
~660 ftE
Long-established zoo with aquarium
Artis, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, Artis is a historic zoo that offers a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Founded in 1838, it stands as one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has since evolved into a beloved institution where nature, culture,...
~1350 ftW
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
7 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...
0.4 miW
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
10 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...
~830 ftNE
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Entrepotdok, formerly Nieuwe Rapenburgergracht, is a canal in Amsterdam, and a street and row of former warehouses with the same name along the northeast side of the canal.
~570 ftNW
Museum of WWII Dutch resistance
Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Resistance Museum is a museum located in the Plantage neighbourhood in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Dutch Resistance Museum, chosen as the best historical museum of the Netherlands, tells the story of the Dutch people in World War II.
~350 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
2 min walk • Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam based on the idea of distributing information about microbes, which are often associated with illness and disease despite their essential function in the daily functioning of human life.
0.4 miW
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
11 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.
~1310 ftNE
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
~1770 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
Oosterkerk, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Oosterkerk is a 17th-Century Dutch Reformed church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Oosterkerk was built in the period 1669-1671 by architect Daniël Stalpaert and completed by Adriaan Dortsman. The church bells were cast by Pieter Hemony. The church has not been used for church services since 1962, and fell into decay since then.

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Which popular attractions are close to Plantage?

Nearby attractions include Micropia Museum, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Artis Library, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Hollandsche Schouwburg, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Plantage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plantage:

Bus

Plantage Lepellaan • Lines: N87 (3 min walk)
Artis • Lines: N87 (4 min walk)

Tram

Plantage Lepellaan • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)
Artis • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (12 min walk)
Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (12 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (21 min walk)
Amsterdam Central Station (27 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (25 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (28 min walk)