Tower of Weeping Women (Schreierstoren)
Prins Hendrikkade 94-95, 1012 AL Amsterdam
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Description
This semi-circular tower built in the late 15C was part of the city's old ramparts. According to legend, the sailors' wives would come here to bid their husbands farewell, hence the name "Tower of Weeping Women".
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide95 m - Prins Hendrikkade 73, 1012 AL Amsterdam
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €58PH93 Amsterdam Central26 m - Prins Hendrikkade 93, 1012 AE Amsterdam
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- From €32France Hotel93 m - Oudezijds Kolk 11, 1012 AL Amsterdam
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Where to eatnearby
- Ganesha - AmsterdamAround€3068 m - Geldersekade 5 HS, 1011 EH Amsterdam
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- Lastage€€€MICHELIN 2023115 m - Geldersekade 29, 1011 EJ Amsterdam
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