Coymanshuis, Amsterdam

Name: Coymanshuis
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#383 among attractions in Amsterdam

Baroque architecture, Neoclassical architecture

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The Coymanshuis is a canal house on the Keizersgracht 177, Amsterdam. The double wide house was designed and built in 1625 by Jacob van Campen for two brothers, traders/bankers; one had six the other ten children. Their company delt in silver, iron and tar. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'28"N, 4°53'9"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Grachtengordel-West)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Anne Frank House, Magna Plaza, Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Dam Square.

~460 ftW
WWII teenage diarist's house museum
Anne Frank House, Amsterdam
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~1060 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Magna Plaza, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Magna Plaza stands as a testament to the city's historical architecture and modern-day consumer culture. This shopping centre, housed in a former post office building, offers a unique blend of classic Dutch architecture...
~1340 ftE
Ornate Golden Age palace and royal venue
Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Royal Palace of Amsterdam stands as a grand emblem of the city's rich history and architectural prowess. Originally constructed in the 17th century as the city hall, this majestic building was transformed into a royal palace by King Louis Napoleon in the early 19th...
~1560 ftE
Square
Dam Square, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Dam Square, nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a historical site that pulsates with life and stands as a testament to the city's rich past and vibrant present. This iconic square is encircled by monumental buildings and is a hub of activity, drawing...
~1380 ftE
15th-century church and royal connection
Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Nieuwe Kerk, or New Church, stands as an architectural gem and historical beacon in the bustling heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Situated on Dam Square, this 15th-century church is not only a place for worship but also a venue for royal ceremonies and an...
~370 ftN
Canal
Leliegracht, Amsterdam
2 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...
~390 ftW
1600s church with iconic 85m-tall spire
Westerkerk, Amsterdam
2 min walk • The Westerkerk is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant Calvinism in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood, next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.
~1220 ftW
Canal
Bloemgracht, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Bloemgracht is a canal in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It connects the Prinsengracht with the Lijnbaansgracht and runs between and parallel to Nieuwe Leliestraat and Bloemstraat in the Amsterdam-Centrum district.
~1140 ftNW
Canal
Egelantiersgracht, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Egelantiersgracht in Amsterdam is a canal in the Jordaan neighbourhood in the Amsterdam-Centrum borough. The canal lies between the Prinsengracht and the Lijnbaansgracht.
~780 ftNE
Museum
Embassy of the Free Mind, Amsterdam
4 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...
~230 ftW
Memorial to persecuted gays and lesbians
Homomonument, Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Coymanshuis?

Nearby attractions include Homomonument, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Astoria, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Leliegracht, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Westerkerk, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Coymanshuis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Coymanshuis:

Bus

Westermarkt • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N94 (3 min walk)
Dam • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N85, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93, N94 (6 min walk)

Tram

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

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (11 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (18 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (18 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (22 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (28 min walk)