The base is what is left of the Regulierspoort, a gate in the medieval city wall from the 1480s; after a fire in 1618 Hendrick de Keyser gave it the open octagonal spire in 1620. It got its name in 1672, when French troops cut off the usual mints and Amsterdam struck coins here.
- Address
- Muntplein 12-14, 1012 WR Amsterdam
- Hours
- Exterior any time; carillon concert Saturdays 14:00 (Amsterdam Oude Stad)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 15 min
- Price
- Free (exterior)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Stand on the Muntplein on a Saturday at 14:00 for the carillon concert by the city carillonneur.
- The carillon now has 38 bells; the largest weighs almost 2,000 kilos.