Stork's nest

 One from the archives of 2017, a stork's nest in Elburg, high above the ground.

Elburg

 One from the archives of 2019 in the small town of Elburg.

Although a small town they have a huge Protestants Church dating from 1448. The building has survived several demaging attacks during the centuries but has been restored again each time.

Skywatch

A blue sky above the harbour of Elburg.

Linking to "Skywatch Friday"

Elburg

Today some pictures I had of my visit to Elburg a few weeks ago. The Putten stream in Elburg.

A sight a Elburg.

The big Church.

The city walls.

Row Houses

These row houses in Elburg or Terraced houses is a form of medium density housing that originated in Europe in the 16th century, whereby a row of attached dwellings share side walls. Terrace housing can be found throughout the world now. The Place de Voges in Paris (1605-1612 is one of the early examples of this style.Sometimes assosiated with the working class.

 

Fishing

This boy was fishing in the harbour of Elburg.

He was succesful, I noticed several fishes in his bucket.

And he was not the only one, "As the twig is bent, the tree is inclined", is the proverb...

Pebbles

In Elburg many streets are decorated with pebbles. The tradition goes back to the Middle Ages when people made clear where to find a carpenter,  a shoemaker or another handcraftsman.

A bent hammer.

A shoe.

A barrel. Linking to "Signs, signs2"

Elburg

Sunny day in the picturesque village of Elburg.

Linking to "Shadow Shot Sunday"

Reflection

A small canal in Elburg.

With the truncated espalier trees along the water side.

Linking to "Weekend Reflections"

Reflection

Some people do a lot of work to make their entrance attractive. On top is a window which reflects the house on the opposite of the street with roof tiles.

Linking to "Weekend Reflections"

High in the air

On top of a house in Elburg this storks couple had made their nest.

Always a miracle they can balance so high up with young ones.

Linking to "Our World Tuesday"

Reflection

A reflection in a canal in Elburg. Linking to "Weekend Reflections"

Weekend Reflections

A view at the surroundings of Elburg. Linking to "Weekend Reflections"

Elburg (2)

 The former St. Agnes Convent founded by the Sisters of the Common Life. The construction of the monastery started in the first half of the 15th century. After the Reformation of 1580 the building has had numerous destinations but now houses the Museum Elburg.

The St. Nicolas Church behind the city walls.

Another pretty street, the houses at the end were built against the citywalls and are very small.

Here you could have a look inside.

Elburg

The Vischpoort (Fishgate) is the entrance to the old hanseatic city of Elburg.

The gate dates from 1592.

The city is famous because of its  medieval fortress walls.

It has very nice straight streets with special pebbles pavements.

Some of them are made of white cobblers with inlaid figures of black cuttings.

(Tomorrow more) Linking to "Our World Tuesday"