Old Map of Holland and Belgium, 1858 - Netherlands, Flanders, Luxembourg, Brussels, Bruge, Amsterdam, Antwerp london first published by Dutch cartographer

first published by Dutch cartographer Abraham Ortelius in 1570

This map shows the notable cities

It is a little hard to believe today

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Old Map of Holland and Belgium, 1858 - Netherlands, Flanders, Luxembourg, Brussels, Bruge, Amsterdam, Antwerp london first published by Dutch cartographerA gorgeous map of Belgium and Holland, originally published in 1858 by probably the most sought after mapmaker of the mid 19th century, John Arrowsmith. This detailed map shows Holland and Belgium's roads and how they intertwine with each other. You can also see the completed train lines, from Mons, through Braine and Brussels, or Amsterdam to Rotterdam. If you look closely, you can even see the train line that runs from Belgium to Germany, stretching