Amsterdam by foot:
theme: 'Golden Age', including a visit to a canal house.
September 17.
14H00-17H00.
Starting point: Felix Meritis.
Amsterdam had its greatest days of glory during the 17th century.
In order to cater to a wealthier and expanding population the canal network was created with a number of fine warehouses.
The most beautiful canal houses are situated on the ‘Golden Bend’ along the Herengracht (Gentlemen’s Canal) and were largely owned by rich merchants.
Some wealthy merchant families gathered a fortune in a very short time. They could afford to lead a life of luxury which had its counterpart only in the living standards of the nobilities abroad. We will visit the residence of one of those families, the Van Loons, which has remained untouched since the 18th century.
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