What to do and see in Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), North Holland Province: The Best Monuments & Statues

May 10, 2022 Matilde Konrad

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. Munt Tower (Munttoren)

Muntplein, Amsterdam The Netherlands +31 20 251 4900 http://amsterdam.nl
Excellent
20%
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53%
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27%
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1%
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4.0 based on 241 reviews

Munt Tower (Munttoren)

2. Johnny Jordaanplein / Beeld Johnny Jordaan

corner Prinsengracht & Elandsgracht, Amsterdam The Netherlands
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Johnny Jordaanplein / Beeld Johnny Jordaan

3. Statue of Anne Frank

Prinsengracht 281, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Excellent
26%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
6%
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0%
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4.0 based on 188 reviews

Statue of Anne Frank

Reviewed By hanmh19 - Morgan Hill, United States

I’ve taught about the Holocaust and read Anne Frank’s diary with many classes I have taught. The experience of walking these floors and experiencing her life this way was priceless. Try to secure tickets 2 months in advance. But don’t give up hope if you need to buy them the day of your visit. Make sure to be online right at 9 AM!

4. Statue Vrouw met Stola

Singel 401, 1012 WN Amsterdam The Netherlands
Excellent
29%
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29%
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36%
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7%
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Statue Vrouw met Stola

5. Rembrandt Monument

Rembrandtplein, Amsterdam The Netherlands http://www.simplyamsterdam.nl/Rembrandt_statue_Rembrandtplein.htm
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
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17%
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Rembrandt Monument

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Rembrandt Monument is a monument that stands in tribute to Rembrandt van Rijn and located in Rembrandtplein where he used to have a house. Originally one a single statue of Rembrandt sat in the middle of the public square, it's now a sculptural ensemble of his most famous paint, The Night Watch. The ensemble is a 3D interpretation of the paint and was put together as part of Rembrandt's 400th birthday in 2006. This is an absolutely amazing monument and a must-see in Amsterdam.

6. Homomonument

Westermarkt, Amsterdam The Netherlands http://www.homomonument.nl/indexen.htm
Excellent
25%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
12%
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1%
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3.5 based on 236 reviews

Homomonument

Reviewed By alisony213 - Minnesota, United States

The Homomonument is a series of three pink marble triangles placed between the Westerkerk Church and the Keizersgracht canal, each at a different level (canal, ground, above ground). It was built to commemorate folks in the LGBT community who have been subject to persecution. When we visited, a small offering of flowers and a candle were left by the canal, commemorating someone who was loved. I also love someone in the community, and being at the monument moved me. It's kind of hard to spot, but it's worth the search.

7. Statue of Multatuli

Torensluis, 1 Bridge, Amsterdam The Netherlands
Excellent
8%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
3%
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0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 36 reviews

Statue of Multatuli

8. Statue Vrouwe Fortuna

Muntplein, Amsterdam The Netherlands
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3.5 based on 14 reviews

Statue Vrouwe Fortuna

9. Thorbecke statue

Thorbeckeplein Intersection Reguliersgracht/Herengracht, Amsterdam The Netherlands
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3.5 based on 13 reviews

Thorbecke statue

10. Kokadorus

Amstelveld Gps: 52.3621509, 4.8972724, 1017 JD Amsterdam The Netherlands http://www.buitenbeeldinbeeld.nl/Amsterdam_C/Kokadorus.htm
Excellent
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Good
67%
Satisfactory
33%
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Kokadorus

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