Welcome to our audiotour along the Vijzelstraat and the Vijzelgracht!
We take you on a tour along two of the oldest streets in Amsterdam. Look up, admire the architecture, listen to our stories and form an opinion on the past and present of this characteristic part of Amsterdam.
Let’s go!
Image 1: Vijzelstraat 2021 (architour)
Image 2: Map of Amsterdam from 1662, Daniel Stalpaert
Image 3: Vijzelgracht in 1767, Caspar Philips Jacobsz.
Image 4: Vijzelstraat ca. 1910, gebr. Douwes
Image 5: Aerial picture, 1968 (Stadsarchief Amsterdam)
Text: Paul Vlok and Anneke Bokern