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:: Sightseeing - 5
Floating Flower Market
Floating Flower Market
The flower market on the Singel between the Munt tower and the Koningsplein is one of the most colourful, sweet-smelling sightseeing attractions in Amsterdam. The Singel is one of the oldest canals in Amsterdam. Of special mention are the goods which are set out on floating stalls. A tradition stemming from the time when all flowers and plants were daily transported by boat, fresh from the horticultural regions around Amsterdam.
The flowers are still delivered daily but trucks have now replaced the water transport. Since 1862 this market has developed into one of the most famous flower markets in Holland. Everything that grows or blooms can de found here - from Dutch tulips and geraniums to indoor cypresses and 'mano' bulbs from the Easter Islands. In December of course an overwhelming collection of Christmas trees in all shapes and sizes are also on sale.
Hollandsche Manège (Dutch Stables) a small nondescript door in the Vondelstraat 140 leads into one of the last and most beautiful city riding schools in Europe. The Royal Riding School, better known as the 'Hollandsche Manège' (Dutch Stables) first opened its doors in 1882. The architect, A.L. van Gendt (who was also responsible for the famous Concertgebouw) took his inspiration from the 'Spanish Riding School' in Vienna. The stylish 19th Century interior including the orchestra balcony and the attractive foyer have hardly changed.
World's Narrowest House
World's Narrowest House
The narrowest house in the world is to be found in Amsterdam, on the Singel, no.7. Only one metre in breadth, it is barely wider than the front door. It is only the front of the house that is so narrow. Behind this facade the house broadens out to more normal dimensions. The narrowest house in Europe is still to be found in Amsterdam on Oude Hoogstraat 22, between the Dam and the Nieuwmarkt (NewMarket). This tiny house, complete with a typical Amsterdam bell-gable is 2.02m wide and 6.0 meters deep.
Another example is situated nearby on the Kloveniersburgwal 26: a charming cornice gable, 2.44m wide, known as 'The Small Trippenhouse' ('Kleine Trippenhuis') or 'Mr Trip's Coachman's House'. This is situated directly opposite the impressive Trippenhouse, no.29 which at about 22m wide is the widest house in Amsterdam. This enormous house was built in 1660 for the very wealthy Trip brothers, Lodewijk and Hendrik, who made their fortune in trading iron, copper, artillery and ammunition. The story goes that the Trip brothers' coachman exclaimed one day, "Oh, if only I could be so lucky as to have a house as wide as my master's door." His master over heard this and the coachman's wish was granted!
Zuiderkerk
Zuiderkerk
In the 17th Century Zuiderkerk in the heart of the city centre, visitors get a chance to see a detailed picture of the city planning and housing in Amsterdam through the centuries. The permanent section of the exhibition gives a complete view of the urban development of the city from the Middle Ages up until the present day. Temporary exhibitions are also put on concerning new plans for the city - the area around the IJ-riverbanks.
The Zuiderkerk was built between 1602-1611 as the first Protestant Church in Holland by the Amsterdam city architect Hendrick de Keyser. The church, built in the Dutch Renaissance style has a magnificent church tower with a carillon built by the famous 17th Century bell-founder Francois Hemony.
