Montelbaanstoren

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Montelbaanstoren - Remains of medieval walls of Amsterdam Montelbaanstoren ("Montelbaan Tower") was built in 1516 and originally was one of the numerous towers in the medieval fortifications of Amsterdam. In 1606 the tower changed its function. Henry de Keyser designed the upper parts, which were erected until 1610. As a result, the Montelbaanstoren reached a height of 48 meters. The tower's construction refers to the tower of the Oude Kerk 40 years earlier.

In 1644, Rembrandt painted it (but without the structure devised by De Keyser) and since then has become one of the favorite motifs of painters. In 1852 it was planned to dismantle, in 1878 in the middle of the tower were located offices of water management (Stadswaterkantoor). In 2006 the water board was moved to another location and the tower was completely restored. In 2007 the property was not used because the city could not find anyone who would be willing to pay 9000 euros per month. In summer 2010 the lower level was hired by Stichting Secret Garden, an organization that brings together Muslim, gay, bisexual and transsexuals.

Montelbaanstoren has enjoyed a great deal of interest as a tourist attraction in Amsterdam for many years.



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