Nieuwe Prinsengracht, Amsterdam

Name: Nieuwe Prinsengracht
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#86 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

The Nieuwe Prinsengracht is a canal in the Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam, an extension of the Prinsengracht in the eastern Grachtengordel. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°21'47"N, 4°54'16"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Weesperbuurt en Plantage)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Nieuwe Prinsengracht – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hermitage Amsterdam, Hortus Botanicus, Portuguese Synagogue, Magere Brug.

~600 ftN
Waterfront art and culture museum
Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Hermitage Amsterdam is a renowned cultural gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This distinguished museum is an extension of the famed State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and serves as a cultural bridge between the Netherlands...
~1560 ftNE
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hortus Botanicus offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This historical botanical garden, one of the oldest in the world, dates back to 1638 and was originally established as a medicinal herb garden for doctors...
~1730 ftN
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, is a historic jewel nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Constructed in 1675, this grand synagogue serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city and the enduring legacy of the Jewish...
~530 ftNW
Narrow, historic bridge lit at night
Magere Brug, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The Magere Brug is a bridge over the river Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It connects the banks of the river at Kerkstraat, between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht.
~1550 ftNW
Canal house re-creates 19th-century life
Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam
8 min walk • Museum Willet-Holthuysen is a located on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The Amsterdam famous ring of canals is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
~1520 ftN
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Joods Historisch Museum, part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to Jewish history, culture and religion, in the Netherlands and worldwide. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish history.
~1770 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Amstelkerk, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Amstelkerk is a Reformed church building in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the southern part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood, near the Amstel River, between the Prinsengracht, Reguliersgracht and Keizersgracht.
~1300 ftNW
Scenic river bridge with monument views
Blauwbrug, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Blauwbrug is a historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands over the river Amstel. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area, and lies south to the Stopera.
~1970 ftN
Church
Mozes en Aäronkerk, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Moses and Aaron Church, in the Waterlooplein neighborhood of Amsterdam, is officially the Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua. Originally a clandestine church, it was operated by Franciscan priests at a house on Jodenbreestraat, where the wall tablets of Moses and Aaron hung on the wall.
~1850 ftNW
Theater, Ballet, Opera
Stopera, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Stopera is a building complex in Amsterdam, Netherlands, housing both the city hall of Amsterdam and the Dutch National Opera and Ballet, the principal opera house in Amsterdam that is home of Dutch National Opera, Dutch National Ballet and Holland Symfonia.
~1890 ftNW
Museum of bags and purses in old townhouse
Museum of Bags and Purses, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Museum of Bags and Purses, was a museum devoted to the history of bags, purses, and their related accessories. Located in Amsterdam's historic central canal belt, the museum's collection included over 5,000 items dating back to the sixteenth-century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nieuwe Prinsengracht?

Nearby attractions include Onbekendegracht, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Royal Theater Carré, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Magere Brug, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Nieuwe Prinsengracht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nieuwe Prinsengracht:

Bus

Weesperplein • Lines: 246 (5 min walk)
Prinsengracht • Lines: N85 (7 min walk)

Metro

Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (5 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (7 min walk)

Tram

Weesperplein • Lines: 1, 19, 7 (5 min walk)
Prinsengracht • Lines: 4 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (29 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (29 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (29 min walk)