Trippenhuis, Amsterdam

Name: Trippenhuis
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#164 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, Baroque architecture, Architecture

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The Trippenhuis is a neoclassical canal mansion in the centre of Amsterdam. It was built in 1660–1662 for the wealthy Amsterdam weapons traders Louis and Hendrick Trip. Many references to weaponry can be seen on its facade. Since 1887 it has been the seat of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1662 (362 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 52°22'14"N, 4°53'48"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (De Wallen)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: National Monument, Allard Pierson Museum, Hash, Raamgracht.

~1030 ftNW
Memorial to the dead, erected in 1952
National Monument, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The National Monument in Amsterdam stands as a poignant tribute to the victims of World War II. Located in the heart of the city on Dam Square, this important memorial is a central site for remembrance and reflection. It was unveiled on May 4, 1956, by Queen Juliana of...
~1030 ftSW
Museum of ancient treasures and artifacts
Allard Pierson Museum, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Allard Pierson Museum stands as a treasure trove of ancient civilizations, offering a glimpse into the distant past. This esteemed institution is the archaeological museum of the University of Amsterdam, and it proudly displays an...
~440 ftN
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Hash, Amsterdam
3 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...
~640 ftSE
Canal
Raamgracht, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Raamgracht is a canal in central Amsterdam that runs from the Kloveniersburgwal to the Zwanenburgwal. The Groenburgwal, Verversstraat and Zanddwarsstraat lead to the Raamgracht.
~720 ftE
Former 1600s church and events venue
Zuiderkerk, Amsterdam
4 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.
~810 ftN
Canal
Oudezijds Voorburgwal, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Oudezijds Voorburgwal, often abbreviated to OZ Voorburgwal, is a street and canal in De Wallen in the center of Amsterdam. The OZ Voorburgwal runs from the Grimburgwal in the south to the Zeedijk in the north, where it changes into the Oudezijds Kolk, which drains into the IJ.
~960 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
Huis De Pinto, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Huis De Pinto is a former Amsterdam city mansion on the Sint Antoniesbreestraat near the Rembrandthuis. It was originally built in 1605 but is named after a leading Amsterdam family dynasty of Portuguese-Jewish merchant bankers.
~1070 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Queen Wilhelmina, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The equestrian statue of Queen Wilhelmina in Amsterdam is located on Rokin street, at the corner with Langebrugsteeg alley. The statue of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands was sculpted in bronze by Theresia R. van der Pant.
~430 ftSW
Church, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Agnietenkapel, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Agnietenkapel is a 15th-century Gothic chapel in Amsterdam. It is the birthplace of the University of Amsterdam and still in use for doctoral dissertations and other university ceremonies, as well as academic events such as lectures and symposiums. The building has held rijksmonument status since 1970.
~1000 ftW
Specialty museum, Game and entertainment center, Museum
Amsterdam Dungeon, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Amsterdam Dungeon, in the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands, follows a similar format to the London Dungeon, York Dungeon, Berlin Dungeon and Hamburg Dungeon which are owned and operated by UK-based Merlin Entertainments and attempts to show history through an interactive adventure.
~810 ftS
Canal
Groenburgwal, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Groenburgwal is a canal in Amsterdam that connects the Raamgracht with the Amstel. The Groenburgwal is parallel to the Kloveniersburgwal and the Zwanenburgwal, in the shadow of the tower of the Zuiderkerk.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Trippenhuis?

Nearby attractions include Walloon Church, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Oost-Indisch Huis, Amsterdam (2 min walk), The Smallest House in Amsterdam, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Kloveniersburgwal, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Trippenhuis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Trippenhuis:

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (5 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (5 min walk)

Bus

Rokin • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91 (6 min walk)
Rembrandtplein • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91, N93 (8 min walk)

Tram

Rokin • Lines: 14, 24, 4 (6 min walk)
Dam • Lines: 12, 14, 2, 24, 4 (8 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (16 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (17 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (24 min walk)