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I Becoming Dutch

My domestic travel life in the Netherlands embracing Dutch history, tradition and culture, exploring Haarlem, Amsterdam and beyond.

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Amsterdam

Muntplein | Bridge 1

Posted on 27 May 202427 May 2024

A crowded intersection of six streets in the centre of Amsterdam called Muntplein. A crisscross section of traffic between the streets of Singel, Kalverstraat, Rokin, Amstel, Reguliersbreestraat and Vijzelstraat. When translated, Muntplein means “Mint Square”. This square is a bridge! Muntplein, also known as Brug #1 or Bridge #1, dates…

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Amsterdam

Mayor Bosshardt

Posted on 2 February 20243 February 2024

A monument right here in front of the Dutch branch of “Leger des Heils” on Oudezijds Voorburgwal 14, otherwise known as the Salvation Army. A bronze statue of a lady sitting down by the canal in Amsterdam’s Red Light District is none other than Majoor Bosshardt. The monument was commissioned…

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Amsterdam

Joes Kloppenburgbrug

Posted on 30 January 2024

A bridge with a story to tell … In Dutch as written on the plate … “17 augustus 1996 vrijdagnacht halfvijf in de Voetboogstraat te Amsterdam. Vier dronken, opgefokte jongens zoeken ruzie met cafégangers en een zwerver. Ook twee studenten moeten het ontgelden. Zij worden volledig in elkaar geslagen. Joes…

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