Picture taken in the St. Antoniebreestraat, in the east-side of the center.
Although the St. Antoniebreestraat definitely forms part of the old city of Amsterdam, you won't find many classical buildings in this street. Several decades ago the city council had the plan to destroy half of the old town to create a network of modern highways and metro-rails to ensure a better connection with the rest of the country. However, protest against the plans was so heavy that the council eventually cancelled the project. One of the first streets to be 'adapted' to the new plan was the St. Antoniebreestraat. Graffities and abundant colour-use on the façades do make the street look lively, though!
Me gusta harto el detalle de los pilares y el uso del color. Además como no mencionar que me gusta que exista el concepto de la ciudad que se mueve por proteger su patrimonio. Acá, la gente recién se da cuenta de cuan importante es eso.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI like the painting on the pillar:D
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI adore the paintings on the pillars!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWelcome to the CDP community! I enjoyed looking through your blog and I hope you'll have fun photoblogging too!