The IJ is a river, formerly a sea arm, in North Holland. The actual IJ or Binnen-IJ separates the Amsterdam city center from Amsterdam-Noord, and was originally a spur of the Zuiderzee. The name IJ is related to the (West-) Frisian Ae, Ee or Die. This means 'water' (compare the French eau).
From Oosterdok Island you will look for Montelbaanstower.
As a child, there was already a predilection for visual art. As a technician, I was always creative in products, services and working methods. In later years, more time was taken for my art (photography) passion... Read more…