Muntplein
The Muntplein in the city center of Amsterdam is a square ( plein ) and a busy hub. It mainly consists of a wide bridge that leads over the Singel to the Amstel .
history
Between 1865 and 1877, many houses in the area were demolished to enlarge the bridge and the Muntplein . It is now the widest bridge in Amsterdam.
In the 19th century the "Schapen Plein" (square was sheep space ). When the bridge was built, the name was changed to “Sophiaplein”, named after Queen Sophie of Württemberg (1818–1877) .
The place was popularly known as “Muntplein” or “de Munt” for short. In 1917 this designation became the official name. On the Muntplein stands the Munttoren (literally: Mint Tower ), with a height of 41 meters. In 1938/1939 a pedestrian passage was added when the tower was built.
The Muntplein is a very busy intersection for trams , cars, bikes and pedestrians. Tram lines 4, 9, 14, 16, 24 and 25 have a stop at Muntplein .
From the bridge it is 700 m to the Dam , 800 m to the Nieuwmarkt , 300 m to the Rembrandtplein and 300 m to the Spui .
Web links
- Photo from Muntplein
- Map and information of sights and places of interest . Close to the Muntplein / Munttoren. (German, English, Spanish, etc.)
Individual evidence
- ^ History of the Muntplein and Munttoren . Author: Ruud van Capelleveen. With photos. Dutch, accessed December 8, 2010
Coordinates: 52 ° 22 ′ 1.2 " N , 4 ° 53 ′ 35.5" E