Top 10 Top 10 Vantage Points
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1. Westerkerk Tower
Climb Amsterdam’s tallest tower to see the attractive jumble of the Jordaan below(see Westerkerk).
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2. Zuiderkerk Tower
The top of the Zuiderkerk gives a vista of the former Jewish quarter.
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3. Oude Kerk Tower
See the medieval city and the red-light district from this tower (see Oude Kerk).
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4. Metz & Co
The city’s most impressive canal views are from the sixth-floor café and the cupola perched on top (see Metz & Co).
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5. Madame Tussaud’s Scenerama
The round window on the top floor offers a terrific view of Dam Square.
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6. Amstelveld
From this peaceful square at the junction of Reguliersgracht and Prinsengracht, there are pretty stretches of the canal in both directions.
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7. Magere Brug
Stand on this bridge at night for splendid views of the Amstel (see The Grachtengordel).
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8. Reguliersgracht and Herengracht
Put Thorbeckeplein behind you and count 15 bridges from this junction – a spectacular sight after dark.
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9. Bloemgracht
The best view of this lovely side-canal is from the junction with 1e Bloemdwarsstraat (see Bloemgracht).
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10. NEMO
Climb the broad outside stairs to the roof for a striking view across the Oosterdok to the city (see NEMO).
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