The Flower Market, flower and plant market in full, is a permanent market in the city centre of Amsterdam.
The market was located on the Sint-Luciënwal until 1862, but when the Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal was filled in in 1883, the flower market had to move to its current location on the Singel between the Koningsplein and the Muntplein. In those days the market was still called tree and plant market, hardly any cut flowers were sold until the 60s of the 20th century.
The market stalls are located on boats lying in the canal. This is a relic from the time when all the flowers and plants on this market were still supplied daily by water from outside the city. In recent decades, the flower market has become more and more a tourist attraction, which is why the assortment has been adapted to it. Many bulbs and souvenirs are sold nowadays.
In fact, the souvenirs are in danger of getting the upper hand, because they are bought much more by tourists than flowers and plants. The municipality is trying to set a limit on the amount of souvenirs that can be sold. This resulted in conflicts with the market vendors, who were afraid they would not be able to keep their heads above water. It has been agreed with the municipality that only flowers and plants and related products will be sold.
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