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Memorial · Amsterdam · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Memorial Grenspaal in Amsterdam

Grenspaal is a memorial in Amsterdam, North Holland. This place has a story in the app. 35 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 200 m you find a bench and a water point.

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Story · Grenspaal

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You're standing at the start of the Jodenbreestraat in Amsterdam, by the Sint Antoniessluis lock. Take a look at this odd statue: a stone turtle carrying a thick column on its back. It's called the Boundary Post, made by Hans 't Mannetje.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

9 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Grenspaal

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 35 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Red Light District
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Red Light District · 500 m

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Photo: Rungbachduong · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Dam Square
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Dam Square · 720 m

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Photo: Sneeuwvlakte · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
NEMO Science Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

NEMO Science Museum · 880 m

Anne Frank House
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Anne Frank House · 1.3 km

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Photo: Jose A. · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Heineken Experience
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Heineken Experience · 1.5 km

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Photo: User:Mtcv · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Hear the story of Red Light District on the spot with the app

Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Rembrandt HouseMuseum · 20 m away
  2. 2ZuiderkerkAttraction · 130 m away
  3. 3Jewish MuseumMuseum · 330 m away
  4. 4BlauwbrugViewpoint · 360 m away
  5. 5Portugese SynagogeAttraction · 360 m away
  6. 6WaagAttraction · 360 m away
  7. 7De DokwerkerMemorial · 370 m away
  8. 8MontelbaanstorenAttraction · 410 m away
  9. 9ChinatownAttraction · 420 m away
  10. 10H'ART MuseumMuseum · 440 m away
All 191 points of interest in Amsterdam →

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grenspaal wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 200 m.

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