Nieuwezijds Kapel, Rokin, Amsterdam

Nieuwezijds Kapel on Rokin

From 1345 until 1578 Rokin 78-82 was the destination of unbridled Catholic religious tourism from all over Europe. It's hard to imagine these days,…
Waag, Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam

The Waag on Nieuwmarkt

The gothic Waag (Weigh House) on Nieuw­markt square was St. Anthony's Gate once, one of the major city gates in the medieval city wall. These days…
Munt (Mint), Amsterdam

Munttoren & Muntplein

The current Munt­toren (Mint Tower) on Munt­plein (Mint Square) dates from 1620. Although officially called Reguliers­toren (Regulars Tower),…