Plantage Muidergracht, Amsterdam

Name: Plantage Muidergracht
Address: Amsterdam, Netherlands

#175 among attractions in Amsterdam

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The Plantage Muidergracht is a canal and street in the Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam. On and along the Plantage Muidergracht, near Roeterseiland, are some of the buildings of the University of Amsterdam, originally built for courses or subfaculties of physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science and mathematics, but now used by other faculties. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°21'51"N, 4°54'47"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Weesperbuurt en Plantage)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Day trips

Plantage Muidergracht – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hermitage Amsterdam, Tropenmuseum, Artis, Hortus Botanicus.

0.4 miW
Waterfront art and culture museum
Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam
11 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...
0.4 miE
Ethnography museum with audio tours
Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The Tropenmuseum is a vibrant cultural beacon in the heart of Amsterdam, offering a window into the diverse cultures and stories of people from tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Nestled in an impressive historic building which dates back to 1926, the...
~1100 ftNE
Long-established zoo with aquarium
Artis, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, Artis is a historic zoo that offers a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Founded in 1838, it stands as one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has since evolved into a beloved institution where nature, culture,...
~1470 ftNW
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...
0.4 miNW
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
11 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...
0.5 miW
Narrow, historic bridge lit at night
Magere Brug, Amsterdam
12 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.
~1570 ftNE
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Entrepotdok, formerly Nieuwe Rapenburgergracht, is a canal in Amsterdam, and a street and row of former warehouses with the same name along the northeast side of the canal.
~1330 ftN
Museum of WWII Dutch resistance
Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Resistance Museum is a museum located in the Plantage neighbourhood in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Dutch Resistance Museum, chosen as the best historical museum of the Netherlands, tells the story of the Dutch people in World War II.
~1000 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
5 min walk • Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam based on the idea of distributing information about microbes, which are often associated with illness and disease despite their essential function in the daily functioning of human life.
0.4 miNW
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
12 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.
~1960 ftW
Canal
Nieuwe Prinsengracht, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Nieuwe Prinsengracht is a canal in the Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam, an extension of the Prinsengracht in the eastern Grachtengordel.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plantage Muidergracht?

Nearby attractions include Artis Library, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Sarphatistraat, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Plantage, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Nieuwe Achtergracht, Amsterdam (5 min walk).

How to get to Plantage Muidergracht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plantage Muidergracht:

Bus

Plantage Lepellaan • Lines: N87 (4 min walk)
Artis • Lines: N87 (5 min walk)

Tram

Plantage Lepellaan • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)
Korte 's-Gravesandestraat • Lines: 1, 19, 7 (4 min walk)

Metro

Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (8 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (11 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (21 min walk)
Amsterdam Central Station (30 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (28 min walk)