Groenburgwal, Amsterdam

Name: Groenburgwal
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#145 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'7"N, 4°53'52"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: Rembrandt House, Munttoren, Allard Pierson Museum, Raamgracht.

~810 ftE
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio
Rembrandt House, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Rembrandt House Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of one of the world's most renowned painters, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This traditional Dutch house, where Rembrandt lived...
~1170 ftSW
Historic tower with a carillon
Munttoren, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Munttoren, or Mint Tower, stands as a historical beacon in the bustling city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This iconic structure, with its rich history dating back to the 17th century, is situated at the bustling Muntplein square, where the Amstel river and the Singel...
~1090 ftW
Museum of ancient treasures and artifacts
Allard Pierson Museum, Amsterdam
6 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...
~480 ftNE
Canal
Raamgracht, Amsterdam
3 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.
~1100 ftS
Canal house re-creates 19th-century life
Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam
6 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.
~770 ftNE
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.
~1030 ftSW
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Cinema
Tuschinski Theatre, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski is a movie theatre in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, near Rembrandtplein.
~1180 ftE
Church
Mozes en Aäronkerk, Amsterdam
6 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.
~740 ftSE
Theater, Ballet, Opera
Stopera, Amsterdam
4 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.
~870 ftNE
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.
~810 ftNW
Church, Gothic architecture, Specialty museum
Agnietenkapel, Amsterdam
4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Groenburgwal?

Nearby attractions include Upstream Gallery Amsterdam, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Spinoza Statue, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Zwanenburgwal, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Raamgracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Groenburgwal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Groenburgwal:

Bus

Rembrandtplein • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91, N93 (5 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 246, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93 (7 min walk)

Tram

Rembrandtplein • Lines: 14, 4 (5 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (7 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 52 (7 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (19 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (20 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (26 min walk)