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Amsterdam_XXX
An iconic “2CV” in Amsterdam’s “Swammerdambuurt”. Its full name is “Citroën 2 Chevaux”.🐴🐴 In the Netherlands, it’s nicknamed “Lelijk eendje” (“ugly duck”). 🦆🇫🇷🇳🇱

The area is named after Dutch biologist and microscopist Jan Swammerdam (1637–1680). He is known for his groundbreaking work on insect anatomy and for being one of the first to observe red blood cells.
👀🩸💉

The neighborhood is located in the Weesperzijde area, near the Amstel River. 🗺️📍

#amsterdam #deuxchevaux #canalsofamsterdam #photo #icon #duck #lelijkeendje #headlights #streetsofamsterdam #windows #xxx #mokum #streetphotography #weesperzijde #noir #facades #historical #citroen #automobile #2cv #oldtimer #photography #swammerdambuurt #bnw #beautifulcity #car #houses #cityphotography #eersteboerhaavestraat #blackandwhite #amstelriver #sunnyday #cityphotography
Classic “Deux Chevaux”.
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Amsterdam_XXX
The houseboat “Rumah Saya” is a motor tjalk located at the intersection of Keizersgracht and Amstel. This historic vessel, built in 1893, measures approximately 16.7 meters in length and 3.7 meters in width. ⛵️

In Indonesian, rumah saya literally means “my house” (rumah = house, saya = I/my). In Malay, it has the same meaning. 🇮🇩🇲🇾🏠

The houseboat is situated in a prime location, close to the “National Opera”, “Koninklijk Theater Carré”, “Museum De Hermitage”, and the “Magere Brug”. 📸

#amsterdam #houseboat #canalsofamsterdam #photo #tjalk #bridge #canals #architecture #streetsofamsterdam #windows #xxx #mokum #streetphotography #myhome #noir #facades #historical #keizersgracht #veniceofthenorth #malay #indonesian #photography #prinsengracht #bnw #beautifulcity #rumahsaya #houses #cityphotography #oldtown #blackandwhite #home #sunnyday
The “Rumah Saya”, Keizersgracht.
#sunnyday
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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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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 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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