As you all liked yesterday's picture of Amsterdam so much, (thanks for the many comments!), I give you some more. Here the common canal boats with glass tops for a better view, for a touristic tour over the water.
The old canal houses which sometimes sink a little to one side in the soft underground.
Some of the typical facades with the authentic clock gable and the step-gable.
Have a look at the narrow streets of the canals which are not made for modern trafic as these trucks which have to deliver some building material. There have been endless discussions over the years to close the old innercity for trafic but Amsterdam has always had difficulties with making decisions. To many anti opinions so nothing changes.
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A very good reason NOT to have a rolling desk chair in your study. :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenOh, Marianne! Your photos make me really, really want to visit your city! I have always fantasized about living on a barge on the Seine, but I would love to vacation on a boat on one of your canals, too!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA wee bit of a tilt there for sure! But still what a lovely view from their windows right!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHow pretty! I wish I was on one of those boats right now. I am putting Amsterdam on my list of places to visit.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI always enjoy seeing your tilted buildings.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt makes for a much more interesting streetscape, lots of quirky character here Marianne :)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMooie combinatie met de herfstkleuren.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI've never enough of such views! I used one of those boats and made the tour, and I loved it !
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLooks pretty, just like I remember it from when I first visited Holland at the age of 7 !!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWell, that is not unique for Amsterdam alone. All medieval cities in Europe have very narrow inner-city streets. So any delivery, or pick up by ambulance, fire truck, will be a problem. With or without too many votes against changes; it is nearly impossible to solve this!
Looks romantic and beautiful but it is not practical for modern living.
Hugs and happy weekend.
Mariette
Though I've never seen, but I like your original canals. They looks so lovely.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat one building has really sunken! Here in the states it would probably be condemned and torn down....no appreciate for the ambiance. Love the boats on the canal.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe canal certainly reminds me of photographs from family photo albums of the city.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuch lovely views.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThanks for including the bicycles too :)
Peace :)
It is many years since I last visited Amsterdam, but your photos remind me of how nice it would be to return.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLove the canals and the beautiful houses. Er wonen hier ontzettend veel Amsterdammers. Op het werk is er een. hij verteld me altijd verhalen over Amsterdam
BeantwoordenVerwijderenpretty!
BeantwoordenVerwijdereni have a coupon for 50% off a canaltour. but tim does not want to go.... :(
I'll be back in 2 years... in the meantime, I'll look through your pictures and feel nostalgic. (I'm still getting around to posting my own photos!!)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAltijd mooi om deze fotos te zien. Dank je wel!
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