My favorite spot on this canal, especially in the evenings when the arcs of the bridges are lit, is the intersection of the Keizersgracht and the Leidsegracht. A row of beautiful canal houses along the Herengracht. Walk along the Herengracht in the Nine Streets neighbourhood to admire some of the most beautiful canal houses in Amsterdam. A view of the Prinsengracht in winter against the backdrop of the Westerkerk (Western Church) tower from the Nine Streets neighbourhood. The Westerkerk tower topped by the crown. In the Nine Streets neighbourhood, stand on the Berenstraat bridge that crosses the Prinsengracht (canal) for a lovely view of the canal and the Westerkerk (Western church) which has Amsterdam’s highest church tower – is the church tower leaning? The tower is topped by the crown of Maximilian I of Hapsburg, the Holy Roman Emperor in the 16th century. The Nine Streets neighbourhood straddles the Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht canals. Brouwersgracht A typical canal scene in the Jordaan. Another picturesque location is the Jordaan is where the three ring canals (Heren-, Keizers- and Prinsengracht) meet the Brouwersgracht. There are some gorgeous views from the bridge at the Bloemgracht/Prinsengracht intersection. One of my favourite neighbourhoods in Amsterdam, the Jordaan boasts a multitude of interesting shops, art galleries, markets, restaurants and national monuments, amongst which the Anne Frank House. The Jordaan and Nine Streets neighbourhoods Begijnhof Read about things to do in Amsterdam 4. The Begijnhof is arguably one of the best photo spots in Amsterdam but please respect the silence. Once you enter the inner court, you will be struck by the beauty and tranquility of this place. The Begijnhof is located in the heart of the city, just off the hustle and bustle of the Kalverstraat (main shopping street). One of the oldest inner courts in Amsterdam, the beguinage (convent) is a very special place where silence is required (if you really have to talk, whisper!). Groenburgwal – one of Amsterdam’s most picturesque canals 3. Stop on the bridge and capture the serenity of the tree-lined canal against the backdrop of the Zuiderkerk (Southern church). Walk along the Staalstraat (between the City hall and the Kloverniersburgwal) and you’ll cross the Staalmeestersbrug, a drawbridge over the Groenburgwal canal. One of the most photogenic spots in Amsterdam. The view towards the Munt Tower from the Halvemaansbrug. The southern view of the Amstel River from the Halvemaansbrug. The Halvemaansbrug (Half Moon Bridge) also offers gorgeous views of the Amstel River and of the Munt Tower, especially in the evenings. Amstel River, with the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge). Both sides of the bridge offer beautiful views – the northern side has views of the City Hall and some of the beautiful historic houses which line the Binnen Amstel while the southern side offers a sweeping view of the river, the Hermitage and the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), Amsterdam’s most famous bridge. In the city centre, one of my favourite spots is on the Blauwbrug (Blue Bridge) near the City Hall. There are many photo opportunities along the banks of the Amstel river, both in the city centre and south of Amsterdam (outside the city limits). I’ve pinned these photo spots on the Amsterdam map below:īeautiful photo spots in Amsterdam 1. The city centre is very compact, making it very easy to explore by foot. I’ve listed below ten beautiful Amsterdam photo spots for visitors and photography enthusiasts. Amsterdam, with its rings of canals and many historic monuments, is arguably one of the most photogenic cities in the world.
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