Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Salomon Verbeeck

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2019

1. Salomon Verbeeck Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier woonde van 1666 tot zijn dood de musicus Salomon Verbeeck (1632-1685) stedelijk beiaardier van de Oudekerkstoren. Aan hem en het beroemde klokkenspel van François Hemony wijdde Vondel zijn gedicht 'Op de klokmuziek te Amsterdam'.

The musician Salomon Verbeeck (1632-1685), city carillonist in the Oude Kerk Tower, lived here from 1666 until his death. Vondel dedicated his poem "Op de klokmuziek te Amsterdam" (To the chimes of Amsterdam) to him and the famous carillons of François Hemony.

Erected by IAmsterdam.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1666.

Location. 52° 22.465′ N, 4° 53.851′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is on Oudekerksplein, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oudekerksplein 13, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 GX, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic

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Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert (within shouting distance of this marker); Joost van den Vondel (within shouting distance of this marker); Jan Pietersz Sweelinck (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Joost van den Vondel (about 150 meters away); Gerard Reve (about 150 meters away); Peter Schat (about 150 meters away); Casparus Commelin (about 150 meters away); Majoor Bosshardthuis (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

More about this marker. The marker is to the left of the entrance to a cottage that abuts the west end of the Oude Kerk.

Also see . . . Salomon Verbeeck (IAmsterdam). (Submitted on March 21, 2019.)

Salomon Verbeeck Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 15, 2019

2. Salomon Verbeeck Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 296 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.