Amsterdam Photo: Mint Tower
Amsterdammers and tourists zigzag across tiny Muntplein dodging cars and bicycles. The square’s landmark is elegant Munttoren, Mint Tower. This imposing 15th century tower with its flashy spire was originally part of the city wall and for a brief period it was used as the municipal mint.
Listen to the carillon that often plays at noon, while you shop for Dutch porcelain in the ground floor store. Just round the corner is the floating Flower Market, a kaleidoscope of colours. Stock up on tulip bulbs, or buy a bunch of daffodils to cheer up your hotel room.
WHAT: Munttoren
WHERE: Muntplein 12 ()
Tram: 4, 9, 14, 16,24 or 25
Fifteen minutes walk from Centraal Station. Follow Damrak, cross Dam Square to pedestrian shopping street Kalverstraat. Muntplein is at the end of Kalverstraat.
photo credit: personal collection
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AMunttorenMuntplein, 1012 , Nederland
