Torensluis, Stone arch bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum, Netherlands.
The Torensluis spans 42 meters across the Singel canal, standing as the widest crossing structure in central Amsterdam with its sturdy stone construction.
Built in 1648, this bridge contained prison cells in its foundation and supported a 55-meter-high tower that served as a city clock until 1829.
The bridge features a bronze statue of Eduard Douwes Dekker, known as Multatuli, who wrote extensively about Dutch colonial practices in Indonesia.
The structure provides access for pedestrians and cyclists while its underground spaces host regular exhibitions in the former prison chambers.
The outline of the demolished tower remains visible through lighter colored stones in the bridge pavement, marking the exact location of this historic structure.
Location: Amsterdam
GPS coordinates: 52.37458,4.88939
Latest update: March 9, 2025 19:50
Jan Roodenpoortstoren
28 m
Singel 166
47 m
Multatuli bust
15 m
De Roo Olymolen
40 m
Torensteeg 3, Amsterdam
41 m
Singel 159, Amsterdam
33 m
Torensteeg 6, Amsterdam
42 m
Singel 166, Amsterdam
43 m
Torensteeg 8 I, Amsterdam
36 m
Singel 164, Amsterdam
46 m
Singel 192, Amsterdam
47 m
Pand met gevel onder gesneden verhoogde lijst
31 m
Pand met gevel onder gesneden rechte lijst met consoles en fronton
29 m
Singel 170-172, Amsterdam
34 m
Pand met klokgevel
28 m
Singel 182, Amsterdam
29 m
Singel 186, Amsterdam
37 m
Singel 168, Amsterdam
40 m
Pand met vierraamsgevel onder rechte lijst met triglyfen en met deur- en vensteromlijsting in de ingangsrisaliet
34 m
Pand met gevel onder rechte lijst met dakkapel
42 m
Pand met gevel onder rechte lijst
47 m
Pand met gevel onder rechte lijst
32 m
Torensteeg 5, Amsterdam
36 m
Singel 161, Amsterdam
29 m
Singel 157, Amsterdam
42 m
Torensteeg 8, Amsterdam
34 m
Torensteeg 1, Amsterdam
46 m
Singel 155, Amsterdam
46 mReviews
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