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Montelbaanstoren
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The Montelbaanstoren is a tower on bank of the Oudeschans – a canal in Amsterdam. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the Walls of Amsterdam for the purpose of defending the city and the harbour. The top half, designed by Hendrick de Keyser, was extended to its current, decorative form in 1606.
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Speeltuin De Waag
Oudeschans 10d, 1011 KZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rembrandt House Museum
Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdam, Netherlands
NEMO Science Museum
Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts
Oudeschans 21, 1011 KS Amsterdam, Netherlands
Red Light Secrets Museum
Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, 1012 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Art Studio Amsterdam - Centre
Recht Boomssloot 52, 1011 EC Amsterdam, Netherlands
Delft Tile Painting Workshop
Oudeschans 17A, 1011 KR Amsterdam, Netherlands
Nest Aquarel Atelier Amsterdam
Oudeschans 46A, 1011 LC Amsterdam, Netherlands
Chinatown
Zeedijk 123, 1012 AV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ten Haaf Projects
Recht Boomssloot 63, 1011 CV Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Rapenburg 18, 1011 TX Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Peperstraat 10, 1011 TX Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Peperstraat 23, 1011 TZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Il Sogno, The Italian Conceptstore
Koningsstraat 19, 1011 ES Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cafe Pollux
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Phu Thai Thai Take Away
Koningsstraat 25, 1011 ET Amsterdam, Netherlands
Restaurant Van Beeren
Koningsstraat 54, 1011 EW Amsterdam, Netherlands
Restaurant Olijfje
Valkenburgerstraat 223D, 1011 MJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Private Boat Tours
Oudeschans 2, 1011 KX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam
Prins Hendrikkade 108, 1011 AK Amsterdam, Netherlands
museum Rembrandthuis
Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdam, Netherlands
House of Gassan
Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175, 1011 LN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Albert Heijn
Jodenbreestraat 21, 1011 NH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amazing Oriental Amsterdam
Nieuwmarkt 27, 1011 JS Amsterdam, Netherlands
MediaMarkt Amsterdam Center
Oosterdokskade 67, 1011 DL Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdamsche Vischhandel
Zeedijk 129, 1012 AW Amsterdam, Netherlands
Toko Dun Yong
Stormsteeg 9, 1012 BD Amsterdam, Netherlands
Canal Tour Amsterdam Cruise
Binnenkant 1, 1011 BG Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Valkenburgerstraat 68, 1011 LZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Prins Hendrikkade 139, 1011 AS Amsterdam, Netherlands
City Hotel Amsterdam
Prins Hendrikkade 130, 1011 AP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hotel Motel One Amsterdam-Waterlooplein
Valkenburgerstraat 90, 1011 LZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Monet Garden Hotel Amsterdam
Valkenburgerstraat 76, 1011 LZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - City Hall by IHG
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Luxury Suites Amsterdam
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ClinkMama (formerly Ecomama)
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Hotel Fine Harmony
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Montelbaanstoren

Oudeschans 2, 1011 KX Amsterdam, Netherlands
4.5(628)
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The Montelbaanstoren is a tower on bank of the Oudeschans – a canal in Amsterdam. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the Walls of Amsterdam for the purpose of defending the city and the harbour. The top half, designed by Hendrick de Keyser, was extended to its current, decorative form in 1606.

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attractions: Speeltuin De Waag, Rembrandt House Museum, NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts, Red Light Secrets Museum, Art Studio Amsterdam - Centre, Delft Tile Painting Workshop, Nest Aquarel Atelier Amsterdam, Chinatown, Ten Haaf Projects, restaurants: Hiding in Plain Sight, Brothers Hartering, Black Gold Amsterdam, Hemelse Modder, Restaurant 21, Il Sogno, The Italian Conceptstore, Cafe Pollux, Phu Thai Thai Take Away, Restaurant Van Beeren, Restaurant Olijfje, local businesses: Private Boat Tours, Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam, museum Rembrandthuis, House of Gassan, Albert Heijn, Amazing Oriental Amsterdam, MediaMarkt Amsterdam Center, Amsterdamsche Vischhandel, Toko Dun Yong, Canal Tour Amsterdam Cruise
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Speeltuin De Waag

Rembrandt House Museum

NEMO Science Museum

Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts

Red Light Secrets Museum

Art Studio Amsterdam - Centre

Delft Tile Painting Workshop

Nest Aquarel Atelier Amsterdam

Chinatown

Ten Haaf Projects

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Speeltuin De Waag

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Rembrandt House Museum

Rembrandt House Museum

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NEMO Science Museum

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Open until 5:30 PM
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Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts

Amsterdam House of Arts & Crafts

4.7

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Open until 10:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Montelbaanstoren

Hiding in Plain Sight

Brothers Hartering

Black Gold Amsterdam

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Restaurant Van Beeren

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Hiding in Plain Sight

Hiding in Plain Sight

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Brothers Hartering

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Black Gold Amsterdam

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Hemelse Modder

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Private Boat Tours

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Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam

Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam

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Nestled on the Oudeschans canal, the Montelbaanstoren is a distinctive red-brick clock tower originally built in 1516 as part of Amsterdam’s medieval defensive walls

In 1606, it received its ornate Renaissance-style spire and clock, designed by city architect Hendrick de Keyser, bringing the tower to its 48 meter height and earning it the quirky Dutch nickname “Malle Jaap” (Dummer Jakob) due to the historically erratic ringing of its bells

Cross the canal at dusk or at sunrise. The interplay of soft light and water reflections turns what many call “just another tower” into something unexpectedly poetic—especially memorable for those who seek out quieter moments...

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This is one of those buildings that quietly commands attention. Originally built in 1516 as part of the city's defensive walls, the lower brick section feels almost fortress-like, while the ornate white spire, added in 1606, gives it a quirky charm that stands out along the canals. Locals once called it the "Silly Tower" because its clock frequently malfunctioned, a nickname that somehow fits the slightly off-kilter elegance of the structure. Whether viewed up close or across the water, it’s a striking mix of practicality and ornamentation, and a reminder of Amsterdam’s...

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This is a 48-meter tower on Amsterdam’s canals, originally built in 1516 as part of the city’s defensive walls. Its lower part reflects medieval fortress architecture, while the upper section was remodeled in the Dutch Renaissance style by Hendrick de Keyser in the 17th century. No longer used for military purposes, it later served as a clock tower and a landmark for sailors...

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Nestled on the Oudeschans canal, the Montelbaanstoren is a distinctive red-brick clock tower originally built in 1516 as part of Amsterdam’s medieval defensive walls In 1606, it received its ornate Renaissance-style spire and clock, designed by city architect Hendrick de Keyser, bringing the tower to its 48 meter height and earning it the quirky Dutch nickname “Malle Jaap” (Dummer Jakob) due to the historically erratic ringing of its bells Cross the canal at dusk or at sunrise. The interplay of soft light and water reflections turns what many call “just another tower” into something unexpectedly poetic—especially memorable for those who seek out quieter moments in Amsterdam
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This is one of those buildings that quietly commands attention. Originally built in 1516 as part of the city's defensive walls, the lower brick section feels almost fortress-like, while the ornate white spire, added in 1606, gives it a quirky charm that stands out along the canals. Locals once called it the "Silly Tower" because its clock frequently malfunctioned, a nickname that somehow fits the slightly off-kilter elegance of the structure. Whether viewed up close or across the water, it’s a striking mix of practicality and ornamentation, and a reminder of Amsterdam’s layered past.
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Nestled on the Oudeschans canal, the Montelbaanstoren is a distinctive red-brick clock tower originally built in 1516 as part of Amsterdam’s medieval defensive walls In 1606, it received its ornate Renaissance-style spire and clock, designed by city architect Hendrick de Keyser, bringing the tower to its 48 meter height and earning it the quirky Dutch nickname “Malle Jaap” (Dummer Jakob) due to the historically erratic ringing of its bells Cross the canal at dusk or at sunrise. The interplay of soft light and water reflections turns what many call “just another tower” into something unexpectedly poetic—especially memorable for those who seek out quieter moments in Amsterdam
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This is one of those buildings that quietly commands attention. Originally built in 1516 as part of the city's defensive walls, the lower brick section feels almost fortress-like, while the ornate white spire, added in 1606, gives it a quirky charm that stands out along the canals. Locals once called it the "Silly Tower" because its clock frequently malfunctioned, a nickname that somehow fits the slightly off-kilter elegance of the structure. Whether viewed up close or across the water, it’s a striking mix of practicality and ornamentation, and a reminder of Amsterdam’s layered past.
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