With its central location, Nieuwmarkt is a favorite meeting place and is surrounded by outdoor bars, cafes and restaurants; it's never hard to find a congenial spot to sit back and watch Amsterdam's trendier denizens go by.


The Nieuwmarkt (New Market) is dominated by De Waag (the Weighing House), an impressive, turreted castle, the former St. Anthony's Gate, Having lost its defensive purpose when the city tore down its medieval walls around 1600, it was subsequently used as a weighing house and as a guild-hall by the bricklayers, the painters and the surgeons.
 

The doctors built a theatre inside for the public dissection of human corpses. Indeed, this was where Rembrandt painted his famous group portrait of that gruesome process.

In later years the building housed the Amsterdam Historical Museum and the Jewish Historical Museum. The open space around the Waag has always been a market, specializing in herbs and spices.


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This imposing structure was built in 1488 as part of the old town's fortifications, was converted into a weigh house in 1614, and is now home to a multimedia center and a restaurant.
This imposing structure was built in 1488 as part of the old town's fortifications, was converted into a weigh house in 1614, and is now home to a multimedia center and a restaurant.This imposing structure was built in 1488 as part of the old town's fortifications, was converted into a weigh house in 1614, and is now home to a multimedia center and a restaurant.This imposing structure was built in 1488 as part of the old town's fortifications, was converted into a weigh house in 1614, and is now home to a multimedia center and a restaurant.
This imposing structure was built in 1488 as part of the old town's fortifications, was converted into a weigh house in 1614, and is now home to a multimedia center and a restaurant.
In the 19th century, the use of iron and steel prompted a switch from traditional arched bridges to flat leaf bridges. One such bridge, built in 1913, spans the Waals-Eilandsgracht canal.
In the 19th century, the use of iron and steel prompted a switch from traditional arched bridges to flat leaf bridges. One such bridge, built in 1913, spans the Waals-Eilandsgracht canal.In the 19th century, the use of iron and steel prompted a switch from traditional arched bridges to flat leaf bridges. One such bridge, built in 1913, spans the Waals-Eilandsgracht canal.In the 19th century, the use of iron and steel prompted a switch from traditional arched bridges to flat leaf bridges. One such bridge, built in 1913, spans the Waals-Eilandsgracht canal.
In the 19th century, the use of iron and steel prompted a switch from traditional arched bridges to flat leaf bridges. One such bridge, built in 1913, spans the Waals-Eilandsgracht canal.
Created by combining four 17th- and 18th-century Ashkenazis synagogues, this museum opened in 1987. The engrossing exhibits bring to life four centuries of Jewish history in Amsterdam.
Created by combining four 17th- and 18th-century Ashkenazis synagogues, this museum opened in 1987. The engrossing exhibits bring to life four centuries of Jewish history in Amsterdam.Created by combining four 17th- and 18th-century Ashkenazis synagogues, this museum opened in 1987. The engrossing exhibits bring to life four centuries of Jewish history in Amsterdam.Created by combining four 17th- and 18th-century Ashkenazis synagogues, this museum opened in 1987. The engrossing exhibits bring to life four centuries of Jewish history in Amsterdam.
Created by combining four 17th- and 18th-century Ashkenazis synagogues, this museum opened in 1987. The engrossing exhibits bring to life four centuries of Jewish history in Amsterdam.
With a wide assortment of interactive exhibits involving workshops, demonstrations, films, games, and experiments, NEMO guides its visitors through the world of scientific and technological progress.
With a wide assortment of interactive exhibits involving workshops, demonstrations, films, games, and experiments, NEMO guides its visitors through the world of scientific and technological progress.With a wide assortment of interactive exhibits involving workshops, demonstrations, films, games, and experiments, NEMO guides its visitors through the world of scientific and technological progress.With a wide assortment of interactive exhibits involving workshops, demonstrations, films, games, and experiments, NEMO guides its visitors through the world of scientific and technological progress.
With a wide assortment of interactive exhibits involving workshops, demonstrations, films, games, and experiments, NEMO guides its visitors through the world of scientific and technological progress.
Along with its low-lying skyline, Amsterdam's extensive network of canals creates an atmosphere and personality that makes the city unique among Europe's major centers.
Along with its low-lying skyline, Amsterdam's extensive network of canals creates an atmosphere and personality that makes the city unique among Europe's major centers.Along with its low-lying skyline, Amsterdam's extensive network of canals creates an atmosphere and personality that makes the city unique among Europe's major centers.Along with its low-lying skyline, Amsterdam's extensive network of canals creates an atmosphere and personality that makes the city unique among Europe's major centers.
Along with its low-lying skyline, Amsterdam's extensive network of canals creates an atmosphere and personality that makes the city unique among Europe's major centers.
If you're a fan of boats, take a walk around the Oosterdok area where there's always a variety of boats, yachts, and ships docked. Afterwards, head over to the nearby Netherlands Maritime Museum
If you're a fan of boats, take a walk around the Oosterdok area where there's always a variety of boats, yachts, and ships docked. Afterwards, head over to the nearby Netherlands Maritime MuseumIf you're a fan of boats, take a walk around the Oosterdok area where there's always a variety of boats, yachts, and ships docked. Afterwards, head over to the nearby Netherlands Maritime MuseumIf you're a fan of boats, take a walk around the Oosterdok area where there's always a variety of boats, yachts, and ships docked. Afterwards, head over to the nearby Netherlands Maritime Museum
If you're a fan of boats, take a walk around the Oosterdok area where there's always a variety of boats, yachts, and ships docked. Afterwards, head over to the nearby Netherlands Maritime Museum
Built in 1829, the 84-warehouse Entrepotdok complex was originally a storage facility for goods coming to Amsterdam. Recently, the warehouses were converted to house small businesses and houses.
Built in 1829, the 84-warehouse Entrepotdok complex was originally a storage facility for goods coming to Amsterdam. Recently, the warehouses were converted to house small businesses and houses.Built in 1829, the 84-warehouse Entrepotdok complex was originally a storage facility for goods coming to Amsterdam. Recently, the warehouses were converted to house small businesses and houses.Built in 1829, the 84-warehouse Entrepotdok complex was originally a storage facility for goods coming to Amsterdam. Recently, the warehouses were converted to house small businesses and houses.
Built in 1829, the 84-warehouse Entrepotdok complex was originally a storage facility for goods coming to Amsterdam. Recently, the warehouses were converted to house small businesses and houses.
Amsterdam's extensive waterway system gives its scenery a unique flavor. Enjoy this aspect of the city by walking along the Oude Schans canal. Don't miss the famous slanted Montelbaanstoren.
Amsterdam's extensive waterway system gives its scenery a unique flavor. Enjoy this aspect of the city by walking along the Oude Schans canal. Don't miss the famous slanted Montelbaanstoren.Amsterdam's extensive waterway system gives its scenery a unique flavor. Enjoy this aspect of the city by walking along the Oude Schans canal. Don't miss the famous slanted Montelbaanstoren.Amsterdam's extensive waterway system gives its scenery a unique flavor. Enjoy this aspect of the city by walking along the Oude Schans canal. Don't miss the famous slanted Montelbaanstoren.
Amsterdam's extensive waterway system gives its scenery a unique flavor. Enjoy this aspect of the city by walking along the Oude Schans canal. Don't miss the famous slanted Montelbaanstoren.
Experience Amsterdam at its busiest with a walk through its oldest neighborhood. Found in the heart of the city, this area is home to the Dam, Centraal Station, and the Red Light District.
Experience Amsterdam at its busiest with a walk through its oldest neighborhood. Found in the heart of the city, this area is home to the Dam, Centraal Station, and the Red Light District.Experience Amsterdam at its busiest with a walk through its oldest neighborhood. Found in the heart of the city, this area is home to the Dam, Centraal Station, and the Red Light District.Experience Amsterdam at its busiest with a walk through its oldest neighborhood. Found in the heart of the city, this area is home to the Dam, Centraal Station, and the Red Light District.
Experience Amsterdam at its busiest with a walk through its oldest neighborhood. Found in the heart of the city, this area is home to the Dam, Centraal Station, and the Red Light District.
Located at the juncture of Waals-Eilandsgracht and Oude Schans canals, this "leaning tower of Amsterdam" was built in 1512 as part of the city's medieval fortifications.
Located at the juncture of Waals-Eilandsgracht and Oude Schans canals, this "leaning tower of Amsterdam" was built in 1512 as part of the city's medieval fortifications.Located at the juncture of Waals-Eilandsgracht and Oude Schans canals, this "leaning tower of Amsterdam" was built in 1512 as part of the city's medieval fortifications.Located at the juncture of Waals-Eilandsgracht and Oude Schans canals, this "leaning tower of Amsterdam" was built in 1512 as part of the city's medieval fortifications.
Located at the juncture of Waals-Eilandsgracht and Oude Schans canals, this "leaning tower of Amsterdam" was built in 1512 as part of the city's medieval fortifications.
Its interior recently restored to its original form, Rembrandthuis is home to Rembrandt's rarities collection, one of his printing presses, and a display of his world-renowned collection of prints.
Its interior recently restored to its original form, Rembrandthuis is home to Rembrandt's rarities collection, one of his printing presses, and a display of his world-renowned collection of prints.Its interior recently restored to its original form, Rembrandthuis is home to Rembrandt's rarities collection, one of his printing presses, and a display of his world-renowned collection of prints.Its interior recently restored to its original form, Rembrandthuis is home to Rembrandt's rarities collection, one of his printing presses, and a display of his world-renowned collection of prints.
Its interior recently restored to its original form, Rembrandthuis is home to Rembrandt's rarities collection, one of his printing presses, and a display of his world-renowned collection of prints.
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