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Amsterdam : 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).
2. Zuiderkerk Tower

The top of the Zuiderkerk gives a vista of the former Jewish quarter.
3. Oude Kerk Tower

See the medieval city and the red-light district from this tower (see Oude Kerk).
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).
5. Madame Tussaud’s Scenerama

The round window on the top floor offers a terrific view of Dam Square.
6. Amstelveld

From this peaceful square at the junction of Reguliersgracht and Prinsengracht, there are pretty stretches of the canal in both directions.
7. Magere Brug

Stand on this bridge at night for splendid views of the Amstel (see The Grachtengordel).
8. Reguliersgracht and Herengracht

Put Thorbeckeplein behind you and count 15 bridges from this junction – a spectacular sight after dark.
9. Bloemgracht

The best view of this lovely side-canal is from the junction with 1e Bloemdwarsstraat (see Bloemgracht).
10. NEMO

Climb the broad outside stairs to the roof for a striking view across the Oosterdok to the city (see NEMO).