National Sea Arsenal (Amsterdam)

Netherlands / Noord-Holland / Amsterdam / Kattenburgerplein, 1
 museum, historic landmark, historical building

In Dutch - 's Lands Zeemagazijn.
It is a 17th-century building near Kattenburgerplein in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which served as arsenal of the Admiralty of Amsterdam. Designed by Daniël Stalpaert and constructed in 1655/1656, it is an example of Dutch Baroque architecture. Since 1973, the building has housed the National Maritime Museum.
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Coordinates:   52°22'18"N   4°54'53"E

Comments

  • erratically blurred, the public museum is a nice example of ancient netherlands worldpower. this was the marines storeroom in the 17th century. now closed for restoration.
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