Lastage, Amsterdam

#119 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Lastage is a neighborhood in the Centrum borough of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located between the Geldersekade and Oudeschans canals, just east of old medieval city. Today, the neighbourhood is also known as Nieuwmarktbuurt due to the fact that the Nieuwmarkt is comprised in the area; it is protected as a heritage site. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°22'20"N, 4°54'23"E

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Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam Netherlands

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

Nearby attractions include: NEMO Museum, Oudeschans, Rechtboomssloot, Waag.

~1520 ftNE
Waterfront, boat-like
NEMO Museum, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam is a beacon of discovery and education, nestled in the heart of the city. This striking structure, resembling a green copper ship rising from the water, opened its doors in 1997 and has since become an iconic destination for curious...
~350 ftW
Canal
Oudeschans, Amsterdam
2 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Amsterdam, Oudeschans is a picturesque canal that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city center. This serene waterway is lined with elegant Dutch buildings and charming houseboats, creating a postcard-perfect scene that...
~810 ftW
Canal
Rechtboomssloot, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Rechtboomssloot, or Recht Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam.
~1360 ftW
City gate, Vernacular architecture
Waag, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Waag is a 15th-century building on Nieuwmarkt square in Amsterdam. It was originally a city gate and part of the walls of Amsterdam. Later it served as a guildhall, museum, fire station and anatomical theatre, among other things.
~1380 ftN
Museum
Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Conservatorium van Amsterdam is a Dutch conservatoire of music located in Amsterdam. This school is the music division of the Amsterdam University of the Arts, the city's vocational university of arts.
~1190 ftSW
Canal
Kromboomssloot, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Kromboomssloot, or Krom Boomssloot, is a canal in the Lastage neighborhood in the center of Amsterdam. It provides a transverse navigation from the Rechtboomssloot and was previously called Dwarsboomssloot.
~170 ftSW
Tower, Hendrick de Keyser, Historical place
Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam
1 min walk • The Montelbaanstoren is a tower on bank of the Oudeschans, Amsterdam canal in the Netherlands. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the Walls of Amsterdam for the purpose of defending the city and the harbour.
~1310 ftW
Square, Farmer's market, Neighbourhood
Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam
7 min walk • Nieuwmarkt is a square in the centre of Amsterdam, Netherlands. The surrounding area is known as the Lastage neighborhood. It is situated in the borough of Amsterdam-Centrum. The square is considered part of Amsterdam's Chinatown, next to the De Wallen. There are over 20 cafés and coffeeshops facing the square.
~1430 ftNE
Square
Oosterdok, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Oosterdok is a former wet dock in Amsterdam. It was created in 1831-1832 by constructing the Oosterdoksdam and the Oosterdoksluis, forming a reliable deep port closed off from the tidal IJ.
~1440 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery
Huis De Pinto, Amsterdam
7 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.
~1430 ftNW
Canal
Geldersekade, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Geldersekade is a canal and a street in Amsterdam that connects the Nieuwmarkt with the Prins Hendrikkade. The Geldersekade is in the easternmost part of De Wallen, the red light district, and borders Chinatown.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lastage?

Nearby attractions include Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Rapenburgwal, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Oudeschans, Amsterdam (2 min walk), De Appel, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Lastage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lastage:

Bus

Prins Hendrikkade • Lines: 22, 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, 43, N01, N04, N14, N92, N94 (5 min walk)
IJ tunnel • Lines: 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, N91, N93 (4 min walk)

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (6 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (11 min walk)

Tram

Meester Visserplein • Lines: 14 (8 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 14 (11 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (13 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (17 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (14 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (34 min walk)