This fence is in front of the "National Institute of War Documentation" (NIOD) at the Herengracht in Amsterdam.
Not many canalhouses have such a heavy iron fence in front of their office, don't know why this one is so defensive. But is it is always handy to put your bike against.
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This is way beyond just a mere simple fence. It's very eye catching. This is one fence I would not want to climb over.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthat is a beautiful fence!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWOW - what a fence - and in such good shape too - I think its defensive enough to discourage someone from climbing over - I think I might just rest my bicycle against it though.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenwow! that's a beauty! truly impressive design!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVery pretty and ornate...it really makes a statement!!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNice bike rack...I mean fence.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe fence is just lovely - very pretty!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI like it Marianne, the little gold flowers soften it up a bit don't you think!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe spikey things on top could cause some serious hurt. Do like the touch of gold.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWe both feature ornate fences today. I like both yours and mine. . . quite elaborate.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWell, not every canal house owner will be able to afford the huge sum of money such a cast iron fencing will cost! Not only that, the maintenance for keeping it meticulously painted in black and gold is another big chunk of a person's budget! Wish we had one like that... In Indonesia we saw many but of course, labor overthere is a fraction of the total cost.
Wishing you a happy weekend!
Hugs,
Mariette
The fence and door are very ornate. They are also very sturdy and would keep out the bad guys.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMooi die sierlijkheid. Een stukje ouderwets ambacht.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love a wrought iron fence and this one is very beautiful.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat's a beautifully ornate fence!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenPiękna, ręczna robota...
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