Rembrandtplein

First called Reguliersplein, then Botermarkt for the butter markets that took place here until the mid-19th century, Rembrandtplein gained its current name in 1876, when Louis Royer's 1852 cast-iron statue of the painter, the Rembrandt Monument, was moved from the edge of the square to the center. It's a major nightlife hub, ringed by cafes, pubs and clubs.