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Weepers' Tower
Schreierstoren, or the Weepers’ Tower, is a stubbornly visible remnant of Amsterdam’s medieval ramparts, perched at Prins Hendrikkade 94. Built in the 15th century, it began as a defense tower and later earned its Dutch nickname from Old Dutch roots—Schreyhoeckstoren—referring to a sharp angle in the surrounding city wall. The tower’s most famous moment came when Henry Hudson set sail from this very spot on his voyage toward what would become New York, a journey that helped seed Dutch exploration and trade in the region. Today the Schreierstoren sits at the heart of the city center as a Rijksmonument, with its story often linked to the shop and café that occupy the space inside. …
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