Location: Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Top Things to do in Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
What to do and see in Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), North Holland Province: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
Restaurants in Amsterdam
1. De Duif
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,257 reviews
Reviewed By corinnef761 - Belfort, France
Just great to stroll along the canals and discover those peaceful and elegant canal houses! Welcoming staff and attractive handicrafts in some of them.
2. De Krijtberg - Sint Franciscus Xaveriuskerk
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4.5 based on 132 reviews
Neo-gothic church from the 19th century, with a history that goes back to the 17thcentury era when the catholic was underground in the Netherlands.
3. Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk
4. Amstelkerk
5. Westerkerk
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 705 reviews
This magnificent Renaissance church (circa 1620) is identified by its high tower (more than 245 feet high,) and is the site of Rembrandt's grave who was buried here in 1669.
Reviewed By NJRollHard - New York City, United States
The church itself is... a church. Not much more to say. But I gave this 5 stars because you can climb to an observation deck, which is a wonderful experience. You must register to climb to the top with someone sitting at the front desk. It costs 6 Euros and there's a tour at the top of each hour. There's a closet that locks to leave your purses/backpacks/other large things, which are not allowed on the tour. Once you check with the front desk attendant, you must pick a time to visit, as each tour only holds a few people (I think 6 was the maximum.) You may get lucky and get the next time slot, or you may need to reserve one for hours later. The climb is difficult and steep, but if you are able, it's worth it. The tour guide (ours was a lovely woman whose first name began with J...) tells you about the building of the steeple, the bells that chime, the history of the church, and a lot more. You emerge at an observation deck that is 40m (that's 131 feet, for my fellow Americans) tall, with expansive, stunning views of the city. I highly recommend this tour if you need a workout and want a bird's eye view of the beautiful city of Amsterdam.
6. Westertoren
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4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By 389ashleshab
I had heard about this tower online but only did it because our group had some time to spare between activities. We did a tour of the old church tower where we climbed up to the top (from which there were great views!) and learnt about the history of the place as we ascended through each of the floors. The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable about the history behind the tower. Definitely more interesting than I expected and well worth the €8 spent!
7. Doopsgezind Amsterdam
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Beautiful hidden church from 1639.
