holland andthe canals of amsterdam expanded & translated for geography 1002 by joe naumann. umsl
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Holland andThe Canals Holland andThe Canals of Amsterdam of Amsterdam
Expanded & Translated Expanded & Translated
for Geography 1002for Geography 1002
By Joe Naumann. UMSLBy Joe Naumann. UMSL
Let us take a delicious tour together of the canals of Amsterdam, beautiful city of
Holland...
The tour is taken in these boats, with a capacity of 200 persons. The boats are very confortable
and have the services of a bar on board...
The tour is taken in these boats, with a capacity of 200 persons. The boats are very confortable
and have the services of a bar on board...
This is the dock from which the boats depart. In the background is the gorgeous Church of San Nicholas. In this church one of the masses on
Sunday is said in Spanish…
Amsterdam is affectionately well-known as the “Venice of North Europe” due to the 120
channels that cut the city. A romantic, beautiful and pleasant place to live or in which to take a
walk...
Amsterdam is affectionately well-known as the “Venice of North Europe” due to the 120
channels that cut the city. A romantic, beautiful and pleasant place to live or in which to take a
walk...
City of Canals
Small and graceful, Amsterdam seems like a toy city...
Small and graceful, Amsterdam seems like a toy city...
These channels were constructed between the 12th and 18th Centuries . The average
depth is 2 to 3 meters...
These channels were constructed between the 12th and 18th Centuries . The average
depth is 2 to 3 meters...
Great ships dock at Amsterdam, on fantastic cruises of European
cities...
Great ships dock at Amsterdam, on fantastic cruises of European
cities...
Holland has part of its territory under sea level , which demands attention to the docks to prevent the advance of sea
water...
Holland has part of its territory under sea level , which demands attention to the docks to prevent the advance of sea
water...
Almost one fourth of the
country is below sea
level, including
Amsterdam and
Rotterdam. Both serve as an entrepôt
to the European
Union.
Amsterdam Amsterdam has modern has modern
port facilities port facilities which serve which serve much of the much of the European European Union…Union…
The polders (reclaimed land below sea The polders (reclaimed land below sea level are protected by miles of dikes and level are protected by miles of dikes and
sea walls. Ships are allowed to pass sea walls. Ships are allowed to pass through at low tide.through at low tide.
Ariel view of polders (reclaimed land below sea
level)
Families live with much comfort and refinement in boat houses. Amsterdam
has 80 of these boat houses...
Due to the land shortage and many flooded areas, the buildings are very expensive
here. An apartment of 80 ms ² (approximately 800 sq. ft.) costs E$
200.000...
Due to the land shortage and many flooded areas, the buildings are very expensive
here. An apartment of 80 ms ² (approximately 800 sq. ft.) costs E$
200.000...
Amsterdam is also a city of tulips that bloom in April, a city of wooden
shoes, of diamonds, and of porcelain...
Amsterdam is also a city of tulips that bloom in April, a city of wooden
shoes, of diamonds, and of porcelain...
Holland is responsible for more than half of the world-wide production of flowers.
Here the plantations of tulips are impressive…...
Holland is responsible for more than half of the world-wide production of flowers.
Here the plantations of tulips are impressive…...
See the wonderful sequence of seven bridges...
See the wonderful sequence of seven bridges...
Amsterdam is a city to see on foot, on a bicycle, or on a tour boat. Take a look at the bicycle parking station on the
left, as opposed to the central parking station...
Amsterdam is a city to see on foot, on a bicycle, or on a tour boat. Take a look at the bicycle parking station on the
left, as opposed to the central parking station...
Parking only for bicycles, there are thousands of them, that spend the
week at the central parking station...
Parking only for bicycles, there are thousands of them, that spend the
week at the central parking station...
A very amusing covered motorcycle. There are many different models similar to this
one…
A very amusing covered motorcycle. There are many different models similar to this
one…
All over Europe, several models of these electric cars are very common. The average
cost is E$ 9,000 and they seat only two people and cannot be driven on freeways.
It’s a clean, pleasant city to take a walk in, or to travel in its street cars, that service
all parts of the city…
It’s a clean, pleasant city to take a walk in, or to travel in its street cars, that service
all parts of the city…
The architecture is something extraordinary here. The banks, the shops,
and, evidently, the residences, follow medieval styles…
The architecture is something extraordinary here. The banks, the shops,
and, evidently, the residences, follow medieval styles…
Take a pleasant ride on a street car along its avenues, lined with shops, bars, restaurants, casinos, and discotheques…
Take a pleasant ride on a street car along its avenues, lined with shops, bars, restaurants, casinos, and discotheques…
The youths are very modern here in the way they dress and behave...
The youths are very modern here in the way they dress and behave...
A visit to a typical Dutch cheese farm is
imperative. From delicious Dutch milk they prepare cheeses
which are equally delicious…
The wind mills are used to generate energy and to pump water. Holland
has more than 1,000 of them...
The wind mills are used to generate energy and to pump water. Holland
has more than 1,000 of them...
Today, modern, Today, modern, high-tech wind high-tech wind
mills work mills work along side the along side the
traditional traditional onesones... ...
Today, modern, Today, modern, high-tech wind high-tech wind
mills work mills work along side the along side the
traditional traditional onesones... ...
Dutch villas, where everything speaks of magic and enchantment…
Dutch villas, where everything speaks of magic and enchantment…
Volendam and Marx, to the north of Amsterdam, are two small enchanting
cities, with their traditional buildings…
Volendam and Marx, to the north of Amsterdam, are two small enchanting
cities, with their traditional buildings…
In Volendam it’s possible to feel what it’s like live below sea level. In order to get to the beach, people have to walk
and climb up to the level of the beach...
In Volendam it’s possible to feel what it’s like live below sea level. In order to get to the beach, people have to walk
and climb up to the level of the beach...
One can visit another city in Holland in this fantastic train that seems more like an airplane, on both the inside and the
outside…
One can visit another city in Holland in this fantastic train that seems more like an airplane, on both the inside and the
outside…
Total concentration is at the controls, because to pilot this train to almost 300
km per hour demands much ability…
Total concentration is at the controls, because to pilot this train to almost 300
km per hour demands much ability…
The interior of the train is an enviable, comfortable luxury. The train seems to move noiselessly and smoothly, without
a sense of being off balance…
The interior of the train is an enviable, comfortable luxury. The train seems to move noiselessly and smoothly, without
a sense of being off balance…
But there are also other trains, some with two levels, like this one…
But there are also other trains, some with two levels, like this one…
In the winter, one can shop at In the winter, one can shop at the Christmas carnival in the Christmas carnival in
Amsterdam…Amsterdam…
One could take the train to Maastricht One could take the train to Maastricht to enjoy the Christmas carnival there…to enjoy the Christmas carnival there…
Amsterdam also has a modern,
international airport.
- Music– THE CANALS OF AMSTERDAM
Orchestra ofAndré Redeu- Production and Images -
Edison Piazza Piracicaba - Brasil
Visit Amsterdam and other cities of Holland. It will be, without a doubt, an unforgettable trip.
Visit Amsterdam and other cities of Holland. It will be, without a doubt, an unforgettable trip.