Last Alteration: Tuesday 13 November 2007
Muntplein
Muntplein
Amsterdam
Muntplein gets its name from 1672, when the Holland Mint was based there; the area is actually a bridge, and is marked by a spire with clock and bells built in 1620. Locally the place is known as the Sheepmarket.
How to get here:
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Tram: Muntplein - The tram station can be found on routes 4,9,16,24 and 25 near Centraal Station on the map. From there, walk south on Rokin to the Muntplein square. +
Access: publicStatus: recognisableMunttoren
Photograph taken: 16th October 2004 by Colin Francis
Arc of Infinity (1)
Filmed: 3 May 1982
The clock tower.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableSquare
Photograph taken: 16th October 2004 by Colin Francis
Arc of Infinity (1)
Filmed: 3 May 1982
Colin meets Robin by the clock tower.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableRestaurant
Photograph taken: 14th July 2006 by Mitchell Sandler
Arc of Infinity (1)
Filmed: 3 May 1982
Colin and Robin chat near a restaurant.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableFlower Marker
Photograph taken: 14th July 2006 by Mitchell Sandler
Arc of Infinity (4)
Filmed: 3 May 1982
Omega relishes his newfound freedom.
Other nearby locations:
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Middenweg (Arc of Infinity). Tram: Tram Map. Head north on Rokin to the Muntplein tram stop. Then travel southeast on route 9 until you reach Hugo De Vrieslaan; from there head back northwest on Middenweg to opposite the park.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Amstelveld (Arc of Infinity): 0.37 miles.
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Prinsengracht (Arc of Infinity): 0.41 miles.
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Amstel (Arc of Infinity): 0.42 miles.
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Dam Square (Arc of Infinity): 0.45 miles.
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Leidseplein (Arc of Infinity): 0.51 miles.
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Arc of Infinity [3 May 1982]: Robin meets Colin, who's just phoned his cousin.
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