3608 x 5433 px | 30,5 x 46 cm | 12 x 18,1 inches | 300dpi
Ubicazione:
Broek in Waterland
Altre informazioni:
Broek in Waterland is a town in the Dutch province of North Holland with about 2350 inhabitants. In the 17th and 18th century, the town was a popular residence for merchants and seafarers Thankfully, due to its monument status, much of its rich history has been preserved. Many of the houses in the village date back to before 1850. Until 1940 there has been limited housing development. This meant that many houses where divided to accommodate several families under the same roof. In the past the town was famous for its cleanliness. Many 17th and 18th century travelbooks of foreign travellers mention the cleanliness and tidyness of the village. The church of Broek in Waterland has been build before 1400 and was dedicated to Saint Nicolas. On September 26th, 1573 the church was raised to the ground by Spaniards during the 80-year War. In 1628 the inhabitants of Broek in Waterland started to rebuild the church on the foundations of the old building.
