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entry of nameless courtyard |
Willemsstraat to bridge over Lijnbaansgracht to Marnixstraat |
The Willemsstraat, called after King William 1, was a canal in the 19th century:
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Golden CarriageThe Jordaan was Orangist. De Willemsstraat was called after King William I. King William III and Queen Wilhelmina loved to visit the Willemsstraat when they were at Amsterdam. In this Orangist street the decision was made to give Queen Wilhemina a Golden Carriage at her coronation in 1998. |
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WITH A MOUSE CLICK ON PHOTOS, PICTURES, YOU START A CITY WALK IN AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
Map of Amsterdam and virtual city walks, City Centre, Jordaan, Red Light District, Ring of Canals and IJ Riverbank |