Brouwersgracht, Amsterdam

Name: Brouwersgracht
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#58 among attractions in Amsterdam

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The Brouwersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam that connects the Singel with the Singelgracht. The canal marks the northwestern border of the Grachtengordel. Between the Prinsengracht and the Singelgracht the Brouwersgracht forms the northern border of the Jordaan neighborhood. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'47"N, 4°53'21"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Grachtengordel-West)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Sexmuseum, Nieuwendijk, Leliegracht, Embassy of the Free Mind.

0.4 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Erotic museum
Sexmuseum, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The Sexmuseum Amsterdam, known as the "Venustempel," is a provocative and enlightening establishment located in the heart of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This museum, dedicated to the theme of human sexuality, presents an extensive collection of erotic paintings...
~1980 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Nieuwendijk, Amsterdam
10 min walk • Nieuwendijk is one of Amsterdam's oldest and most vibrant streets, steeped in history and bustling with activity. Located in the heart of the city, this street runs from the Central Station to the Dam Square, offering a unique blend of the past and present.
~1700 ftSW
Canal
Leliegracht, Amsterdam
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Leliegracht is a picturesque canal that epitomizes the serene beauty and historic charm of the Dutch capital. This quaint waterway, lined with elegant 17th-century houses and leafy trees, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling...
~1290 ftS
Museum
Embassy of the Free Mind, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Embassy of the Free Mind is a museum, library and platform for free thinking, inspired by the philosophy of the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica collection. The museum focusses on the European culture of free thinking of the past 2.000 years, with Hermetic wisdom as the...
0.4 miN
Canal
Bickersgracht, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Bickersgracht is a canal in Amsterdam that runs between the Westelijke Eilanden, and a street on one of these islands, Bickerseiland.
0.4 miSW
Memorial to persecuted gays and lesbians
Homomonument, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The Homomonument is a memorial in the centre of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. It commemorates all gay men and lesbians who have been persecuted because of their sexual orientation.
~1210 ftSE
Canal
Singel, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Singel is one of the canals of Amsterdam. The Singel encircled Amsterdam in the Middle Ages, serving as a moat around the city until 1585, when Amsterdam expanded beyond the Singel. The canal runs from the IJ bay, near the Central Station, to the Muntplein square, where it meets the Amstel river.
~920 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Multatuli Museum, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Multatuli Museum is a 17th-century canal house in the Jordaan neighbourhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is dedicated to Eduard Douwes Dekker, whose pen name was Multatuli. Multatuli is best known for his 1860 novel Max Havelaar, inspired by time spent in Indonesia while serving in the Dutch civil service.
~1180 ftS
Canal
Blauwburgwal, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Blauwburgwal is a canal in Amsterdam between the Singel and the Herengracht. It is the shortest canal in the city center and part of the west Grachtengordel. Halfway along the northeast side, the Langestraat meets the Blauwburgwal.
~610 ftW
Old, cross-shaped Protestant church
Noorderkerk, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Noorderkerk is a 17th-century Protestant church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. A number of other towns in the Netherlands also have a Noorderkerk church, including The Hague, Hoorn and Kampen.
~1090 ftW
Street
Lindengracht, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Lindengracht is a street and former canal in Amsterdam. It is in the Jordaan neighborhood of the Centrum district just west of the canal belt. The canal was back-filled in 1895. It connected the Brouwersgracht with the Lijnbaansgracht. The Eerste Lindendwarsstraat and Tweede Lindendwarsstraat are side streets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Brouwersgracht?

Nearby attractions include Noorderkerk, Amsterdam (3 min walk), West-Indisch Huis, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Noordermarkt, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Haarlemmerbuurt, Amsterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Brouwersgracht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Brouwersgracht:

Bus

Buiten Brouwersstraat • Lines: 18, 21, 22, N81, N88 (5 min walk)
Buiten Oranjestraat • Lines: 18, 21, 22, N81, N88 (7 min walk)

Tram

Nieuwezijds Kolk • Lines: 12, 13, 17, 2 (8 min walk)
Nieuwe Willemstraat • Lines: 5 (10 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (13 min walk)

Metro

Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (13 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 52 (17 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (17 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (21 min walk)