Friday, 18 October 2013

drain cover, Amsterdam



the three saint Andrew's crosses are the “logo”  of the city government of Amsterdam and are used widely throughout the city
some people say the three saltires represent the three dangers of ancient Amsterdam: fire, floods, and the black death - however that theory has no historical basis
the crosses probably have their origin in the shield of the noble family Persijn - the knight Jan Persijn was "lord" of Amstelledamme (Amsterdam) from 1280 to 1282
some people think that it is the xxx rating for the city’s sex industry!

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