The Universe of Amsterdam: Treasures from the Golden Age of Cartography - Uitgeverij de Kunst
The Universe of Amsterdam: Treasures from the Golden Age of Cartography - Uitgeverij de Kunst Treasures from the Golden Age of CartographyThe largest maps in the world are to be found in the floor of…
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The Universe of Amsterdam: Treasures from the Golden Age of Cartography - Uitgeverij de Kunst
Treasures from the Golden Age of CartographyThe largest maps in the world are to be found in the floor of the Citizens' Hall, in the heart of the Royal Palace Amsterdam. They remain to this day an iconic and beloved part of the majestic palace, which was originally built in the mid-17th century to serve as Amsterdam's town hall.At that time, the city was the world's leading cartography centre. The three circular mosaics, each measuring over six metres in diameter, together depict the known world and the night sky.
The prominent place of the floor maps relates directly to that primacy.
The Golden Age of Ironwork
The Golden Age of Islam
Return of the Golden Age
Golden Age of the Garden
The Golden Age
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