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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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A Google User (2 years ago)
Mint Tower (Munttoren) is a historic structure in central Amsterdam, situated at Muntplein, where the Singel Canal pours into the Amstel River. This was originally a gate that formed part of the city. It was built in 1480. Unfortunately, the the gate was badly damaged by fire in 1618, leaving only the guard house and part of the original tower. Dutch architect, Hendrick de Keyser, rebuilt the tower in 1620,in Dutch Renaissance style, including a clock face and carillon of bells, which can still be heard to this day. Interestingly, the tower building was used as a mint in the late 17th century, giving it the name it is referred to today. Now, you'll find a Royal Delft earthenware shop occupying the bottom floor of the Munttoren. Fans of architecture and historic buildings will enjoy seeing Munttoren, which can be quickly and conveniently viewed while sightseeing in the Eastern Canal Ring area of the city.
Mint Tower (Munttoren) is a historic structure in central Amsterdam, situated at Muntplein, where the Singel Canal pours into the Amstel River. This was originally a gate that formed part of the city. It was built in 1480. Unfortunately, the the gate was badly damaged by fire in 1618, leaving only the guard house and part of the original tower. Dutch architect, Hendrick de Keyser, rebuilt the tower in 1620,in Dutch Renaissance style, including a clock face and carillon of bells, which can still be heard to this day. Interestingly, the tower building was used as a mint in the late 17th century, giving it the name it is referred to today. Now, you'll find a Royal Delft earthenware shop occupying the bottom floor of the Munttoren. Fans of architecture and historic buildings will enjoy seeing Munttoren, which can be quickly and conveniently viewed while sightseeing in the Eastern Canal Ring area of the city.
A Google User (2 years ago)
Nice place and can recomand it to all
Nice place and can recomand it to all
A Google User (2 years ago)
Nice landmark with enough around it to deserve a visit.
Nice landmark with enough around it to deserve a visit.
A Google User (3 years ago)
This clock tower pumps out all the good bell jams.
This clock tower pumps out all the good bell jams.
A Google User (3 years ago)
Old tower standing at a busy crossroads of people trams, buses and autos. Near the Flower Market and shopping area on the Kalverstraat, busy area,lots of shops. Also known as the Mint Tower, it is a remaining part of the old city wall and this gate was part of the old city wall. I just saw it from the street, that was good enough for me. I didn't go in and I'm not sure if you even can. Quite interesting to look, but if you stand too close you can't see all of it. I recommend going across one of the street it sits on to get a better vantage point of the whole tower.
Old tower standing at a busy crossroads of people trams, buses and autos. Near the Flower Market and shopping area on the Kalverstraat, busy area,lots of shops. Also known as the Mint Tower, it is a remaining part of the old city wall and this gate was part of the old city wall. I just saw it from the street, that was good enough for me. I didn't go in and I'm not sure if you even can. Quite interesting to look, but if you stand too close you can't see all of it. I recommend going across one of the street it sits on to get a better vantage point of the whole tower.
