The Oudeschans, or Oude Schans, originally the Nieuwe Gracht, is a wide canal in the eastern part of the inner city of Amsterdam.
The Oudeschans with Montelbaanstoren
The Oudeschans. Photo: Jacob Olie, 1863.
Gable stone on 'In the Old Schans' in the wall of the Amsterdam Museum
Gable stone on the house of Jan Swammerdam, Oudeschans 18.
The Waalseilandsgracht, or Waalseilandgracht, is a short, wide canal in the east part of the inner city of Amsterdam.
Oudeschans, Amsterdam
…on the border of the Lastage neighborhood . The quays on either side of the canal are called Oudeschans, with the exception of the section between the Waalseilandgracht and the Oosterdok at the Prins Hendrikkade. There, the northeastern quay is called the Kalkmarkt and the opposite quay is called 's-Gravenhekje. Next…
Waalseilandsgracht and Montelbaanstoren from bridge no. 283.
The Waalseiland bridge (bridge no. 283), designed by Joan van der Mey, in the Amsterdam School style, with the Scheepvaarthuis in the background.
The Waalseilandsgracht with houseboats and the Waalseiland bridge.
Amsterdam Oude Zijds Kolk