Montelbaanstoren
A tower on the bank of the Oudeschans canal in Amsterdam. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the city walls to defend the harbour. The upper half, designed by Hendrick de Keyser, was added later.
- Where
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 52.3720, 4.9056
Get the Montelbaanstoren stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Montelbaanstoren. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your North Holland volume with your photos and a note.
Near Montelbaanstoren
Scheepvaarthuis 0.3 km
A building on the western tip of the Waalseiland near Amsterdam harbour, counted among the top 100 Dutch heritage sites. It is generally regarded as the first true example of the Amsterdam School, a style of expressive brick architecture.
Rembrandt House Museum 0.4 km
The house on the Jodenbreestraat in Amsterdam where Rembrandt lived and worked from 1639 to 1658. It has been restored to show the rooms and his studio, and the museum shows his etchings.
Zuiderkerk 0.5 km
A 17th century Reformed Protestant church in the Nieuwmarkt area of Amsterdam. It played a part in the life of Rembrandt and was painted by Claude Monet. Visitors can climb its tower for a view over the old centre.
Waterlooplein 0.5 km
A square in central Amsterdam near the Amstel river, named after the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The city hall and opera house known as the Stopera and the Mozes en Aaron church stand on it. A daily flea market runs here.
NEMO Science Museum 0.5 km
A hands on science museum in a green copper clad building shaped like a ship's hull, designed by Renzo Piano and opened in 1997. Its roof is a public terrace with a view over the harbour and the old city.
De Wallen 0.5 km
The oldest part of Amsterdam, a network of alleys and canals around the Oude Kerk. It is best known as the city's largest red light district, with about 300 small window cabins lit in red.
Oude Kerk Amsterdam 0.6 km
The oldest parish church in Amsterdam, in the Red Light District, with origins in the early 13th century. It became Protestant in the 16th century and now serves as a church and a venue for art exhibitions.
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam 0.6 km
A botanical garden in the Plantage district of Amsterdam and one of the oldest in the world. It was founded in the 17th century as a herb garden for doctors and today holds greenhouses and many rare plants.
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Questions
Where is Montelbaanstoren?
Montelbaanstoren is in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Scheepvaarthuis (0.3 km), Rembrandt House Museum (0.4 km), Zuiderkerk (0.5 km).
How do I get the Montelbaanstoren stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Montelbaanstoren and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your North Holland volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Montelbaanstoren before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your North Holland volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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