Search site: Advanced search   Categories Antique Prints Antique Maps Books Magazines Vintage Prints Modern Art Prints Local Victoria Artist Gustave Dore Art Prints Special Gift certificates Links Help Contact us Privacy statement Terms of Service & Conditions Vintage-Views Antique Prints and Maps :: Antique Maps :: Europe :: Netherlands :: 1894 Meyers Map, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1894 Meyers Map, Amsterdam, The Netherlands   Click to enlarge Approximate Overall Size: 6 x 9 1/2 inches Scale : 1: 40,000 MAP INCLUDES THE CITIES OF RAILWAYS, STREET NAMES, DOCK HARBOURS CONDITION: Very Good Condition. German Text. As Scanned. Image is clear and sharp with beautiful depth and detail and in Very Good Condition. Blank on Reverse side. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, lies on the banks of two bodies of water, the IJ bay and the Amstel river. Founded in the late 12th century as a small fishing village on the banks of the Amstel, it is now the largest city in the country and its financial and cultural centre. Amsterdam has one of the largest historic city centres in Europe, but dating largely from the 17th century, the Golden Age of the Netherlands, of which it was the focal point. At this time, a series of concentric, semi-circular canals were built around the older city centre, which still defines its layout and appearance today. Many fine houses and mansions are situated along the canals; most are lived in, others are now offices, and some are public buildings. Some of the narrow brick houses are gradually sinking because they are built on wooden piles to cope with the marshy subsoil. Although Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, it is neither the capital of the province in which it is located, North Holland (which is Haarlem), nor the seat of government of the Netherlands (which is The Hague. From Meyers Konversations-Lexikon Details   SKU 0527198k6 Quantity in stock 1 item(s) available Price: US$16.00 Options   Quantity 1 Add to cart         Your cart Cart is empty View cart Money Order, Check or PayPal Orders history You don't need to register to purchase items. However, registering will keep you informed of specials and your subjects of interest. Username Password Log in Register Recover password If Javascript is disabled in your browser click here

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