Huis met de Hoofden, Amsterdam

Name: Huis met de Hoofden
Address: Keizersgracht 123, Amsterdam, 1015 CJ, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 625 8079

#284 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, Hendrick de Keyser, Architecture

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The House with the Heads is a large canal house on the Keizersgracht 123 in Amsterdam, named after the six ornaments shaped as heads, which are on the facade. The house is a rijksmonument and is listed on the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 52°22'35"N, 4°53'15"E

Address

Keizersgracht 123Stadsdeel Centrum (Grachtengordel-West)Amsterdam 1015 CJ Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 625 8079

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Huis met de Hoofden open?

Huis met de Hoofden is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Huis met de Hoofden?

Nearby attractions include Embassy of the Free Mind, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Keizersgracht 143, Amsterdam (2 min walk), De Rode Hoed, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Leliegracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Huis met de Hoofden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Huis met de Hoofden:

Bus

Westermarkt • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N94 (6 min walk)
Dam • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N85, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93, N94 (6 min walk)

Tram

Westermarkt • Lines: 13, 17 (6 min walk)
Dam • Lines: 12, 13, 17, 2 (7 min walk)

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (12 min walk)
Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (15 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (15 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (19 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (25 min walk)