Can you go inside the Munttoren?

No — the tower is not open to the public. It's admired from outside.

Is the Munttoren free to see?

Yes, it's a public landmark — free and visible 24/7.

Why is it called the Mint Tower?

Because in 1672–73, when the Dutch Republic was at war and other mints were cut off, silver coins were briefly minted inside it.

Are there carillon concerts?

Yes — there's a free carillon concert most Friday afternoons, audible from the street.

Where is the Munttoren?

On Muntplein at the corner of the Singel and the Amstel, beside the Bloemenmarkt.

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Munttoren

The Mint Tower at Muntplein, a 15th-century tower with a carillon.

Photo: Giorgos Armoutsidis / Google

The Munttoren ('Mint Tower') stands at Muntplein, where the Singel meets the Amstel. Its lower half is what remains of the medieval Regulierspoort city gate, built around 1480.

After most of the gate burned down in 1618, architect Hendrick de Keyser added the elegant open lantern and clock spire that still tops it today — a defining Amsterdam Renaissance silhouette.

Its name dates from 1672–1673, when France and England invaded the Republic and silver coins were briefly minted inside the tower because Utrecht and Dordrecht were cut off.

What to expect

A medieval brick tower base from c. 1480
Hendrick de Keyser's 1620 Renaissance carillon spire
Carillon concerts on Friday afternoons (free, from the street)
Best photographed from Muntplein looking across the Amstel

Tips from locals

Don't miss the Friday afternoon carillon concert — listen from the bridge.
The interior is not open to the public — admire it from outside.
It's right next to the Bloemenmarkt; pair the two in one stop.
Photograph it from the southern bank of the Amstel for the iconic angle.

Did you know?

The base of the tower is part of the medieval Regulierspoort city gate, built around 1480.
The graceful upper spire was designed by Hendrick de Keyser around 1620.
It got its name in 1672–73 when silver coins were minted inside the tower during the 'Year of Disaster'.
The carillon was originally cast by François Hemony, one of the great 17th-century Dutch bell founders.
Carillonneurs still play free concerts from inside the tower most Friday afternoons.

FAQ

Can you go inside the Munttoren?: No — the tower is not open to the public. It's admired from outside.
Is the Munttoren free to see?: Yes, it's a public landmark — free and visible 24/7.
Why is it called the Mint Tower?: Because in 1672–73, when the Dutch Republic was at war and other mints were cut off, silver coins were briefly minted inside it.
Are there carillon concerts?: Yes — there's a free carillon concert most Friday afternoons, audible from the street.
Where is the Munttoren?: On Muntplein at the corner of the Singel and the Amstel, beside the Bloemenmarkt.

Munttoren

Muntplein 12, Amsterdam