This is the same arch as yesterday but seen to the exit. The display cases at the left were in 1757 used by traders in gold, silver and books and other fancy things. Around 1830 three of them were used by servants of the hospital to sleep on. Today they are all in use to sell books. Like in Paris they can be closed when not in use.
The arch is here seen next to the white building from the Oudezijdsachterburgwal ( a dutch streetname).
So much history there and you have photographed it beautifully!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenInteresting to see the ...poort and read the history of it. I am quite sure I would take a look at the books from yesterday if I were there.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenpretty!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenvery nice photos all (also yesterday! just for classes i never felt "home" there... )
I know I've said this before but the history is just so amazing! I love that you told us those details about the boxes. I'd also love it if I could just pronounce that name too! :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYou have some awfully long place names. 1756 thats very old and they are still in use. That is great.
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