Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam

Name: Nieuwmarkt
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#89 among attractions in Amsterdam

Square, Farmer's market, Neighbourhood, Food and drink, More...

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Nieuwmarkt is a square in the centre of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The surrounding area is known as the Lastage neighborhood. It is situated in the borough of Amsterdam-Centrum. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'21"N, 4°54'2"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (De Wallen)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Café 't Mandje, Oude Kerk, Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Oudeschans.

~810 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Café 't Mandje, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Café 't Mandje is a historic and culturally significant establishment nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This iconic café, located on the Zeedijk street, is celebrated as a pioneering venue for the LGBTQ+ community.
~850 ftNW
Cultural center in oldest city building
Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam's bustling De Wallen district, the Oude Kerk stands as the city's oldest building and its first parish church, now repurposed into a captivating museum. With its origins dating back to around 1213, this historical church has witnessed...
~980 ftN
17th-century house with a hidden church
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Amsterdam lies a hidden gem that transports visitors back to the 17th century: Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, or "Our Lord in the Attic." This clandestine church, concealed within a seemingly typical canal house, serves as a museum that...
~990 ftE
Canal
Oudeschans, Amsterdam
5 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...
~850 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Hash, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum is a unique cultural institution dedicated to the controversial and versatile plant, Cannabis sativa L. This museum showcases the historical and modern uses of cannabis in medicine, culture, and industry...
~510 ftE
Canal
Rechtboomssloot, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Rechtboomssloot, or Recht Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam.
~80 ftNW
City gate, Vernacular architecture
Waag, Amsterdam
1 min walk • The Waag is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam. Later it served as a guildhall, museum, fire station and anatomical theatre, among other things.
~850 ftS
Former 1600s church and events venue
Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
5 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.
~630 ftS
Canal
Kromboomssloot, Amsterdam
4 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.
~660 ftNW
Nightlife, Red-light district, Red light
De Wallen, Amsterdam
4 min walk • De Wallen or De Walletjes was the largest and best known red-light district in Amsterdam prior to being temporarily shut down in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
~830 ftNW
Square
Oudekerksplein, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Oudekerksplein is a square in the centre of Amsterdam. It is named after the 14th-century church Oude Kerk which dominates the square. The Oudekerksplein is wedged between the Warmoesstraat street and Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nieuwmarkt?

Nearby attractions include Waag, Amsterdam (1 min walk), He Hua Temple, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Bethaniënklooster, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Nieuwmarkt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nieuwmarkt:

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (3 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 52 (10 min walk)

Bus

Prins Hendrikkade • Lines: 22, 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, 43, N01, N04, N14, N86, N91, N92, N93, N94 (8 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 246, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93 (9 min walk)

Tram

Dam • Lines: 14, 24, 4 (8 min walk)
Centraal Station • Lines: 26, 4 (10 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (12 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (12 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (19 min walk)