What does this remind you of?
And this?
No, they are not what you think they are ......
Number one is an ‘Amsterdammertje’ and number two is the National Monument on the Dam Square. And no, the Dutch do not have dirty minds.
Thousands of these cast-iron penises, or Amsterdammertjes have been installed to keep cars off the pavement. They are used instead of curbs and also work for bicycles. As long as you stay between the Amsterdammertjes and the houses you are safe from being run over.
The XXX symbol on the shaft is part of the city's coat of arms. And yes, I have heard all the jokes.
The second photo is the National Monument on Dam Square. This is the place where weary tourists rest their feet and where wreaths are lain on the 4th May in remembrance of those who fell during the Second World War.