Guided Tour Shipbuilding Quarter
Kadijks- and Eastern Islands, Amsterdam
Kadijks- and Eastern Islands, Amsterdam
Highlights: - view old shipyard, meet Dutch highest windmill, hop
on a houseboat, learn about the rich history of these
special Islands.
Why these Islands?
During the 17th century, the world famous Dutch ships ruled the seas. Their succesful trade in Asia led the Netherlands into the Golden Age. Amsterdam was booming! In order to build more and more ships the Kadijks- and Eastern Islands were created. Here, the biggest and most modern complex in Europe would arise, the VOC shipyard. The Navy realized an impressive war fleet. And about another 200 smaller shipyards and related business filled the islands.The windmills on top of the citywall-bastions were also in service of the ships, they sawed the wood or bored wholes in the canons.
Sun
13:00 10,- (incl
coffee/tea)
Tue 13:00 14,-
(incl.coffee/tea & entrance museum 't Kromhout)
sign up at:
helciacino@gmail.com or 06 81383770
