Tourist trap? Perhaps. But it's impressive to see what they can accomplish with these machines built in the 1570s, which are still used to grind paint and do other industrial tasks.
The "Mint Tower" was originally built in the 1600s, then rebuilt in 1885. It stands in Muntplein Square, at the intersection of the Amstel River and the Singelgracht.
Amsterdam reportedly has 2500 bridges throughout the area, crossing the canals that were dug during the Middle Ages to enable easy travel throughout the city.