Amsterdam Ordnance Datum

Amsterdam Ordnance Datum or Normaal Amsterdams Peil is a vertical datum in use in large parts of Western Europe. Originally created for use in the Netherlands, its height was used by Prussia in 1879 for defining Normalnull, and in 1955 by other European countries.

Type: Sign
Description: vertical datum in use in large parts of Western Europe, originally created for use in the Netherlands
Inscription: “N-XXX-P”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Canal District and Dam Square.

Canal District

Photo: Massimo Catarinella, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Canal District is the famous 17th-century district surrounding the Binnenstad of Amsterdam. The whole district is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique cultural and historical value, and its property values are among the highest in the country.

Dam Square

Square

Photo: Sneeuwvlakte, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Dam Square, also known as the Dam, is a town square in Amsterdam, the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. Its notable buildings and frequent events make it one of the best-known and most important locations in the city and the country.

New Church

Museum

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The Nieuwe Kerk is a 15th-century church in Amsterdam located on Dam Square, next to the Royal Palace. Originally a Catholic church, it became a Dutch Reformed church in 1578. It now belongs to the Protestant Church in the Netherlands.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Amsterdam and Burgwallen Oude Zijde.

Amsterdam

Photo: Fabienkhan, CC BY-SA 2.5.

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is known for the canals that cross the city, its impressive architecture, museums and art galleries, its notorious red light district, and more than 1,500 bridges.

Burgwallen Oude Zijde

Quarter

Photo: Cainebogdan, Public domain.

Burgwallen Oude Zijde is a neighborhood of Amsterdam, Netherlands located east of the original course of the Amstel River. This area is bounded by Damrak, Dam, Rokin, Amstel, Kloveniersburgwal, Nieuwmarkt, Geldersekade, and Prins Hendrikkade.