Munttoren, Renaissance tower at Muntplein, Netherlands
The Munttoren rises 35 meters above the intersection of Amstel River and Singel Canal, featuring an octagonal upper section with four clock faces.
Built between 1480 and 1487 as Regulierspoort city gate, the structure was reconstructed in 1620 after a fire destroyed most of the original building.
The carillon contains 38 bells, with the main bell weighing 2000 kilograms, creating musical performances that echo through central Amsterdam.
The tower received additional foundation reinforcement during the construction of the Noord-Zuidlijn metro line to prevent structural settlement.
During the 1672 crisis, the tower served as an emergency mint, producing 15 million gold ducats when other Dutch minting cities were inaccessible.
Location: Amsterdam
Architects: Hendrick de Keyser
Official opening: 1500
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Muntplein 12 1012WR
GPS coordinates: 52.36694,4.89333
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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