The well-known landmark of the steepled tower of the Montelbaanstoren looms over a canal, Montelbaans, Amsterdam. The Montelbaanstoren towers over a canal, Montelbaans, Amsterdam. The stone section of the tower was erected in 1512 and for protection purposes. The timber top was added in 1606 by Hendrick de Keyser. During the Dutch Golden Age, the Montelbaanstoren was the meeting place for sailors that would embark on the ships bound to sail to the East Indies. The tower is not open for public but it hosts the offices of the Amsterdam water authority.

The well-known landmark of the steepled tower of the Montelbaanstoren looms over a canal, Montelbaans, Amsterdam. The Montelbaanstoren towers over a canal, Montelbaans, Amsterdam. The stone section of the tower was erected in 1512 and for protection purposes. The timber top was added in 1606 by Hendrick de Keyser. During the Dutch Golden Age, the Montelbaanstoren was the meeting place for sailors that would embark on the ships bound to sail to the East Indies. The tower is not open for public but it hosts the offices of the Amsterdam water authority.