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Westerkerk Tower - Amsterdam Panorama
Probably the single best panorama to view in Amsterdam is climbing up to the viewing platform of the Westerkerk Toren - the Westerkerk Church Bell Tower. This structure was built in the 17th century and is 85m tall - and still remains the tallest structure in the inner city. |
The viewing platform is around half-way up the tower (40m) and gives a breathtaking panorama of Amsterdam. Particularly good views are seen along the Prinsengracht canal and out towards the Jordaan area. The platform can only be reached by climbing up a spiral staircase and then some very steep ladder-like steps. There is no lift here so you must be reasonably fit and mobile to do the climb. The view however will reward your efforts.
Entry is by guided tour every 30 minutes (on the hour and half-hour between 1100 and 1500) and costs €6 for adults. The guides are local university students and they speak good English.
The following panorama is looking towards the north-west along the Prinsengracht canal. In the bottom right hand corner can be seen part of the Anne Frank House (white coloured building).
Westerkerk
Tower , Prinsengracht 281, Amsterdam
T: +31(0)20 624 7766