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Montelbaanstoren (Montelbaans Tower)

Montelbaanstoren (Montelbaans Tower) Review

Rembrandt loved to sketch this slightly leaning redbrick tower, which was built in 1516 as part of the city's defenses. In 1606, the ubiquitous Hendrick de Keyser oversaw the building of a new tower complete with clockworks that was known as "crazy Jan" by locals, since the time was never correct and the bells pealed at odd times. The year 1611 saw the tower embark on a lean too far, and with lots of manpower and ropes it was reset on a stronger foundation. Since 1878, it has housed the City Water Office.

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  • Address: Oude Schans 2, Centrum, Amsterdam, 1011KX | Map It
  • Phone: No phone
  • Location: Old City Center

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