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Amsterdam_XXX
The Caetsbaanbrug (Bridge 112) is a fixed bridge, spanning the Lauriergracht and connecting the Prinsengracht’s southwest quay. Its name comes from the historic “Kaatsbaanpad”, which existed here before the canal was dug. The bridge dates back to at least 1️⃣6️⃣2️⃣5️⃣, as seen on old maps. 🗺️

In 1704, a three-arched version was built, similar to nearby bridges. The current structure, made of wrought iron and buckled plates, was constructed in 1️⃣8️⃣9️⃣3️⃣. 🌉

#amsterdam #monumental #canalsofamsterdam #photo #lauriergracht #bridge #canals #architecture #streetsofamsterdam #xxx #mokum #streetphotography #kaatsbaanpad #facades #historical #caetsbaanbrug #veniceofthenorth #pont #brucke #photography #prinsengracht #beautifulcity #bridges #houses #cityphotography #oldtown
“Caetsbaanbrug”.
#oldtown
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Amsterdam_XXX
Vijzelgracht 39 in Amsterdam is a building with a rich history. Built in the 17th century, and given a simple neck gable with plain, undecorated volutes in the 18th century. 🏠

On the first floor, where the Smiley flag is fluttering fierce, a 17th-century window arrangement is still intact. 🙂

The most famous yellow smiley face was designed in 1963 by Harvey Ball, an American graphic artist. The design featured a simple yellow circle with black dots for eyes and a curved smile. However, Ball never trademarked it, and the design spread widely. 🤨

#amsterdam #monumental #photo #monument #17thcentury #bluesky #neckgable #architecture #streetsofamsterdam #xxx #mokum #streetphotography #shop #facades #weteringbuurt #flag #emoticon #smile #emoji #smiley #photography #vijzelgracht #beautifulcity #cityphotography #oldtown #fensterfreitag #windows
Vijzelgracht 39.
#Windows
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The Hemonylaan has been enriched with various murals by the Dutch artist Hugo Kaagman. His work is characterized by the use of stencil techniques and a mix of Western and non-Western influences. 🎨

Kaagman has been decorating blank walls and garage doors with colorful patterns, figures, and texts, since the 70’s, giving the public area a more vibrant appearance. 🦄🙌

This particular one is a scene from Amsterdams “Red Light District “. 💋

#amsterdam #hemonylaan #brickwall #photo #redlightdistrict #stencilart #artwork #door #streetsofamsterdam #xxx #mokum #streetphotography #depijp #facades #hemonybuurt #art #stencil #blackandwhite #streetart #photography #urbanart #noir #beautifulcity #cityphotography #hugokaagman #artiseverywhere
Hemonybuurt.
#artiseverywhere
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Amsterdam_XXX
The white building on the left is the facade of the third oldest bar in town. It first opened in 1️⃣6️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ and it’s still there. For over 15 years, a sign behind the windows read: “Not for sale or rent.”💰🤷🏻‍♂️

And yet, dozens, maybe even hundreds of people dropped a note in the mailbox, hoping to take over the legendary Amsterdam café Brandon. In vain…🧾😥

The old proprietors, the Brandon family, lived above the establishment, and as long as they were alive, it would remain closed. 🔒

The café is located at Keizersgracht (corner of Leliegracht), on the edge of the Jordaan. 🍺 🍷

#amsterdam #monumental #canalsofamsterdam #photo #cafebrandon #bridge #canals #architecture #streetsofamsterdam #xxx #mokum #streetphotography #café #facades #jordaan #leliegracht #veniceofthenorth #pont #brucke #photography #keizersgracht #beautifulcity #bridges #clouds #cityphotography #oldtown
Corner of Keizersgracht and Leliegracht.
#oldtown
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Amsterdam_XXX
This historic gable stone called “Die Gode Gehoorsaamt” meaning ‘He Who Obeys God’ is placed at Nieuwe Amstelstraat 68-74.

This stone, also known as “Iosue”, depicts the biblical passage from “Joshua 10”. It portrays the Battle of Gibeon, where Joshua conquers the southern part of Canaan from the Amorites. Yahweh intervened by sending large stones from the sky to strike down the enemy forces. ⚔️

Nieuwe Amstelstraat is a historic street, central to the city’s Jewish heritage. It houses the Jewish Historical Museum, showcasing Jewish culture and history in the Netherlands. The street also has several ‘Stolpersteine’ (stumbling stones) at several addresses, honoring Jewish residents deported and murdered during World War II. ✡️🕎

#amsterdam #monumental #brickwall #photo #iosve #gablestone #artwork #architecture #streetsofamsterdam #xxx #mokum #streetphotography #jewishquarter #facades #waterloopleinbuurt #art #joshua10 #veniceofthenorth #photography # #nieuweamstelstraat #beautifulcity #cityphotography
Gable stone at Nieuwe Amstelstraat.
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Amsterdam_XXX
“De Vier Heemskinderen brug” (the vier heemskinderen bridge), also called the “Vier Heemskinderen” Lock, is a fixed bridge in the old town. 🌉

It sits along the western quay of the Herengracht, crossing the Leidsegracht. The bridge is a municipal monument since 1995 and it is surrounded by national landmarks, like the “Krijtberg Kerk” (krijtberg church) seen over the roofs of Herengracht. 💒

#amsterdam #monument #bridge #photo #herengracht #vierheemskinderenbrug #canal #architecture #streetsofamsterdam #xxx #mokum #streetphotography #canals #facades #leidsegracht #veniceofthenorth #photography #krijtberg #canalsofamsterdam #beautifulcity #cityphotography
“Vier Heemskinderenbrug”.
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Larry Braun

Facades on Main Street, Dubuque Iowa

Historic brick buildings line a quaint street, showcasing a mix of architectural styles, and featuring shops such as a Jimmy John's restaurant. A bicycle is parked on the sidewalk, adding a sense of small-town charm.

Dubuque, Iowa

Great River Road

#TravelPhotography #DubuqueIowa #GreatRiverRoad #Downtown #Facades #MainStreet #streetphotography #streetscene
#photooftheday #fediverse #fediart

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Historic brick buildings line a quaint street, showcasing a mix of architectural styles
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Amsterdam_XXX
The “Nieuwe Amstelbrug” is a double iron bascule bridge, designed by Berlage. Its approach spans were made of rolled steel beams (later rebuilt in concrete) to support heavy traffic and trams. 🌉🚋🚛

The bridge’s mechanism was electrically powered from the start, and construction finished in 1️⃣9️⃣0️⃣3️⃣ (although the inscription says 1902). 🚧

#amsterdam #amstel #bridge #photo #amsteldijk #hemonybuurt #boat architecture #streetsofamsterdam #xxx #mokum #streetphotography #canal #facades #nieuweamstelbrug #veniceofthenorth #photography #berlage #canalsofamsterdam #beautifulcity
#beautifulcity
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Amsterdam_XXX
The iconic houses at the beginning of Damrak in Amsterdam, often called “Dansende Huizen” (Dancing Houses) are historic canal buildings that are called like this due to their slightly tilted appearance.

Built during the Dutch Golden Age
👑⚱️🔱💰, they served as merchant homes and warehouses, designed to maximize space with their narrow yet deep structures.

Their distinctive gabled facades were both decorative and practical and often featuring pulleys for hoisting goods. 🪝📦📦

Standing partially in water, these houses in the ’Venice of the North” require careful maintenance to prevent further tilting 👩‍🔧👨🏻‍🔧🏛️.

#amsterdam #damrak #facades #dansendehuizen #streetview #mokum #xxx #dancinghouses #canal #nieuwendijknoord #canalboat #canalsofamsterdam #reflection #veniceofthenorth #oldtown #photography #streetphotography
Damrak, Amsterdam.
#StreetPhotography
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