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Amsterdam Architecture near Central Station in the Netherlands
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Amsterdam - City Video Guide
Discover the beautiful architecture and friendly atmosphere of Amsterdam in this new travel guide video from Expedia.com.au
Amsterdam is the capital of The Netherlands. The Venice Of The North has an extensive canal district full of bridges, cobblestone streets and charming gabled houses.
The city's historic gathering place, Dam Square, is the location for the Royal Palace, Madame Tussauds' wax collection and the National Monument for World War II. In the nearby Anne Frank House, you can see where this young Jewish girl wrote her famous diary.
The floating Flower Market, the historic Nieuwmarkt and the Red Light District are some other typical Dutch areas in the compact city center.
The famous paintings by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and other Dutch masters are on display in the historic Rijksmuseum and modern Van Gogh Museum.
The old Heineken Brewery is the best place to try the Dutch lager and experience its brewing process.
There is no other city like Amsterdam, so no wonder that over 3.5 million people visit the Dutch city each year.
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Holland) - 28th December, 2012
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. Its principal language is Dutch. The city's status as the capital of the nation is governed by the constitution. The city is located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country.
The 17th-century canals of Amsterdam located in the heart of Amsterdam, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in July 2010. Amsterdam's main attractions, including its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Anne Frank House, Amsterdam Museum, its red-light district, and its many cannabis coffee shops draw more than 3.66 million international visitors annually.
This video features views from across the city at both day and night, some of this is in 'tourist' areas, and other parts of the video are designed to show Amsterdam as it is from a more 'local' perspective.
Identified locations and features within the video include the following: Amsterdam Centraal Station, Nieuwendijk, Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal, Dam Square, Singel, Multatuli Statue, Leliestraat, Herenstraat, Blauwburg, Langestraat, Korte Korsjespoortsteeg, Teerketelsteeg, Red Light District, Van Baerlestraat, Museumplein, Van Gogh Museum, Rijksmuseum, American Consulate, Amsterdam Amstel Station, Berlagebrug, Weesperzijde, Amstel Canal, Nieuwe Amstelbrug, Pieter Cornelisz Hoofstraat, Leidesplein, Granada Tapas Bar on Leidsekruisstraat (I had to show this as the food was amazing as was the value), Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station and views towards the city centre from Sloterdijk.
This video includes the art, architecture, sculpture, industry, transport (including trams and trains), culture and general infrastructure of this Capital City.
Amsterdam City (history of)
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History of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the greatest planned city of northern Europe, has always been a well-known name in world history and played a central role in the history of the Netherlands. In the 17th century Amsterdam was the centre of world economy, and nowadays the city is known for its tolerant character.
1200-1585: The Early History
Amsterdam was founded as a fishing village around the thirteenth century. Amsterdam developed round a dam in the Amstel river at the end of the 12th century. The name Amstelledamme occurs for the first time in the toll concession of Floris V, Count of Holland, dated October 27, 1275. During the 14th, but especially the 15th century, Amsterdam underwent a rapid development, which laid the foundation for the Golden Age. Only very few medieval buildings survive today. Some examples: the Old and New Churches and the Houten Huis (Wooden House) at the Begijnhof. Throughout the Middle Ages houses were generally built of wood, a vulnerable type of construction material. The famous Houten Huis is no exception to this rule. Consequently, most of them were destroyed. Nevertheless, a surprisingly large number of Amsterdam dwellings still have timber frames.
1585-1672: The Golden Age of Amsterdam
The period 1585-1672, the Golden Age, was the hey-day of Amsterdam's commercial success. At the time Amsterdam was the staple market of the world. During this period the characteristic Amsterdam cityscape developed; the 1613 and 1663 urban expansions still determine the city's characteristic appearance. Some of the most important historic buildings date back to this period, e.g. the town hall in the Dam Square (now the Royal Palace), the Westerkerk, Zuiderkerk, as well as a large number of canal houses among which De Dolfijn (Dolphin), De Gecroonde Raep (Crowned Turnip), the Bartolotti Huis, the Huis met de Hoofden (House with the Heads), the Poppenhuis, Kloveniersburgwal 95 (commissioned by the Poppen family), the Trippenhuis (built for the Trip family), the Van Raey-huizen, Keizersgracht 672-674, and Sweedenrijk, Herengracht 462.
1672-1795: An Age of Gold and Silver
The year 1672 was a year of disaster for the Dutch Republic with the French and English attacking simultaneously. The Golden Age had come to an end. Nevertheless, Amsterdam managed to consolidate its prosperity during the period 1672-1795 in spite of the predicament the Republic found itself in. The city remained a major staple market and managed to retain its position as the financial centre of Europe. Whereas the Golden Age was primarily a period of pitch and tar, the new era is better characterised as an age of gold and silver. The large number of dwellings built at this time, both simple ones and rich canal houses, reflect the city's prosperity. As a result the majority of the houses located in the city centre date back to the 18th rather than the 17th century. Some examples: Huis Van Brienen, Herengracht 284, Huis De Vicq-De Steur, OZ Voorburgwal 237, Zeevrugt and Saxenburg, Keizersgracht 224.
1795-1813: Recession and Decline
In 1795 the government of the patrician oligarchies was overthrown and the old Republic ceased to exist. Soon the French were to occupy the country. During the period 1795-1813 Amsterdam suffered badly from the economic recession, a state of affairs reflected by the stagnation of the demographic development. Many houses were vacant and some even collapsed for lack of maintenance. Fortunately some facades and interiors dating back to the Empire period survive today.
1813-1940: Recovery and Expansion beyond the Singelgracht
The period 1813-1940 is marked by economic recovery and, from 1870 onwards, by expansion. The increasing wealth brought about a rapid population growth. This development was primarily the result of the Industrial Revolution which triggered off a New Golden Age. The city now ventured into the area beyond the Singelgracht. Large poorly built working-class neighbourhoods were built. The period 1920-1940 was a time of economic recession. Therefore it is all the more remarkable that the so-called Ring 20-40 compares favourably to the 19th century jerry-building. This was also the period of large-scale damage to the historical city centre; canals were filled in and new traffic breakthroughs were realised.
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AMSTERDAM, EXPLORING the SHOPPING MALL of MAGNA PLAZA (The Netherlands) ????️
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Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths.
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World Fashion Centre Amsterdam Tour - where creativity, fashion and business comes together
For 50 years, the WFC Amsterdam has been the meeting point for the (inter)national fashion business. This district accessible by various means of transport for example Amsterdam Schiphol Airport can be reached by train within 15 minutes.
The modern architecture of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Central station
Amsterdam Centraal is the largest railway station of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was designed by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers and first opened in 1889. It features a Gothic, Renaissance Revival station building and a cast iron platform roof spanning approximately 40 metres.
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How Rotterdam became a center of architectural experimentation
In the Dutch city of Rotterdam, architectural experimentation has become a way of life. Unlike many cities that are characterized by a particular building style, Rotterdam cultivates and celebrates its variety and range of architectural themes. Jeffrey Brown visited Rotterdam earlier this year and reports on how the city’s history and culture fostered its remarkable architectural diversity.
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Amsterdam (English /ˈæmstərdæm/ or /ˌæmstərˈdæm/;[9][10] Dutch: [ɑmstərˈdɑm] ( listen)) is the capital and most populous city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Its status as the Dutch capital is mandated by the Constitution of the Netherlands[11] though it is not the seat of the Dutch government, which is The Hague.[12] Amsterdam has a population of 837,155 within the city proper, 1,333,729 in the urban area and 1,603,531 in the metropolitan area.[7] The city region has an approximate population of 2,431,000.[8] The city is located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country, and is also North Holland's largest city. It comprises much of the northern part of the Randstad, one of the larger conurbations in Europe, with a population of approximately 7 million.[13]
Amsterdam's name derives from Amstelredamme,[14] indicative of the city's origin as a dam of the river Amstel. Originating as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age (17th century), a result of its innovative developments in trade. During that time, the city was the leading center for finance and diamonds.[15] In the 19th and 20th centuries the city expanded, and many new neighbourhoods and suburbs were planned and built. The 17th-century canals of Amsterdam and the 19–20th century Defence Line of Amsterdam are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
As the commercial capital of the Netherlands and one of the top financial centres in Europe, Amsterdam is considered an alpha world city by the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) study group. The city is also the cultural capital of the Netherlands.[16] Many large Dutch institutions have their headquarters there, and seven of the world's 500 largest companies, including Philips and ING, are based in the city.[17] In 2012, Amsterdam was ranked the second best city in which to live by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)[18] and 12th globally on quality of living for environment and infrastructure by Mercer .[19] The city was previously ranked 3rd in innovation by 2thinknow in the Innovation Cities Index 2009.[20]
Famous Amsterdam residents included Anne Frank the diarist, the artists Rembrandt van Rijn and Vincent van Gogh and the philosopher Baruch Spinoza.
The Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the oldest stock exchange in the world, is located in the city center. Amsterdam's main attractions, including its historic canals, the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk Museum, Hermitage Amsterdam, Anne Frank House, Amsterdam Museum, its red-light district, and its many cannabis coffee shops draw more than 5 million international visitors annually.[21]
AMSTERDAM - Part 1
Amsterdam, You will fall in love with it!
Part 1 (Part 2 coming soon)
Our interesting historic city is world famous for its beautiful canals with the 17th century facades, for its exciting museums with paintings from top artists like Rembrandt and van Gogh, but also because of the many coffee shops where you can buy a little amount of Cannabis or Marijuana. And not least because of the soccer club Ajax and the legendary Johan Cruijff.
Around the year 1250 the canals were dug for the defense of the city and for water management. In the Middle Ages, the network was extensively expanded for the transport of merchandise goods from the harbour to the warehouses.
Prosperous merchants built the beautiful canal houses as homes and for storage.
The lively city center is a swarm of canals and streets with ludic shops. Creative street artists entertain tourists.
The best way to enjoy the Amsterdam Canals is to make a canal cruise. You will sail throug a UNESCO World Heritage area.
Along canal the ‘Prinsengracht’ you will find the Anna Frank House. Anne Frank, a young jewish girl, is famous for the diary she wrote during World War II.
Anne and her family, along with four others, spent over two years during the war hiding in an annex of rooms above her father’s office in Amsterdam. The entrance was hidden by a bookcase. Unfortunately they were betrayed. Anne was killed by the Nazis in camp Bergen-Belsen in 1945. Her famous diary is sold all over the world. More thand 35 million copies.
You can visit the house where she was hidden.
Amsterdam Centraal Station is an exciting building. It was designed by a famous architect called Pierre Cuypers.
Central station is surrounded by water because it was build on an island.
A big water, called Het IJ, sperates the north of Amsterdam from the other parts of the city. Ferries connect the northern part with the city center.
On the North bank you can discover the world of film in Museum Eye. Admire the exciting architecture of this building.
On the observation deck in the building next door, the A’DAM Tower, you will have an amazing view over the historic centre.
Watch the daredevills taking a ride with a specteculair swing on top of the building.
Meet the Royal Palace on Dam Square. The square is the middle of the city centre. The Royal Family does not live here, but it is used for State Visits and other royal events.
Opposite the Royal Palace is a memorial monument to the victim of World War II.
Behind the Dam Square you can enter the red light district called ‘The Wallen’.
Around Dam Square there are popular shopping streets
The most famous one is undoubtedly the Kalverstraat.
We visit the beautiful Museumplein. For culture lovers the place to be. The concert hall and the three most important museums of Amsterdam together.
In the Rijks Museum you will enjoy Rembrandt’s masterpieces like for example ‘de Nachtwacht’ and ‘de Staalmeesters’. But of course the collection contains many more works of international renowned artists, like Vermeer, Ruisdael, Avercamp, etc.
Another world famous painter is Vincent van Gogh. His work houses in the ‘Van Gogh Museum’.
Vincent van Gogh had a very recognizable style of painting.
The futuristic building of the Stedelijk Museum houses contemporary and modern art of national and international artists.
Tourists find a lot of fun at the I amsterdam monument right in front of the Rijksmuseum.
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DECONSTRUCTION OF AN ENSEMBLE
Three musicians [NO | me] performed a single composition each within separate spaces of the Academy of Architecture in Amsterdam. Through the deconstruction of the ensemble various spaces and acoustics were explored simultaneously. The building of Academy was therefore introduced not only as a home of knowledge but also an intelligent instument in itself.
'Deconstruction of an Ensemble' marked the first evening of Capita Selecta series where the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture explored the relation between music and architecture. During the series each lecture would be accompanied by a collateral programme of performances and exhibitions curated by Machiel Spaan and Sebastian Janusz, with work of Justin Bennett, Raviv Ganchrow, Sebastian Janusz, Jacob Kirkegaard and Iannis Xenakis.
Architecture Days- A'DAM Toren Amsterdam
Amsterdam architecture is amazing, especially the modern buildings with innovative designs and unusual lines that offer a stark contrast to the older canal houses and tower-like churches. Architecture Days are a series of events, tours & exhibitions which let you get up close and inside some of the city's finest and famous examples.This year the theme centers around the Ij Channel and host Ashley gets a waterside view on a harbor boat; tours the converted housing area of the Eastern Docklands; and gets an early preview of the A'DAM Toren, riding to its top for the best views in Amsterdam.
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A visit to Amsterdam - The design hotels, the architecture, the canals, the art and design museums, the shopping areas, the I AMsterdam sign and the narrow streets with trams...
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HOLLAND: Rotterdam city (arrival by train at Blaak Station)
Arrival in Rotterdam (1:30), Cube houses (2:00), central library (2:56), Market Hall (3:57), Erasmus Bridge (6:04), Central Station (7:34)
The near-complete destruction of Rotterdam's city centre during World War 2 has resulted in a varied architectural landscape including sky-scrapers, which are an uncommon sight in other Dutch cities. Rotterdam has the largest port in Europe.
Cube houses are a set of 40 innovative houses built in Rotterdam, designed by architect Piet Blom. Blom tilted the cube of a conventional house 45 degrees, and rested it upon a hexagon-shaped pylon. His design represents a village within a city, where each house represents a tree, and all the houses together, a forest. As residents are disturbed so often by curious passers-by, one owner decided to open a show cube, which is furnished as a normal house, and is making a living out of it. The houses contain three floors. The walls and windows are angled at 54.7 degrees. The total area of the apartment is around 100 square meters, but around a quarter of the space is unusable because of the walls that are under the angled ceilings.
The Market Hall is a residential- and office building with a market hall underneath, located in Rotterdam. The building was opened on October 1, 2014. Besides the large market hall, the complex houses 228 apartments, 4600 m2 retail space, 1600 m2 horeca and an underground 4-storey parking garage with a capacity of 1200+ cars. The inside of the building is painted with a 11.000 m2 artwork of Arno Coenen, named 'Hoorn des Overvloeds'. The artwork shows strongly enlarged fruits, vegetables, seeds, fish, flowers and insects.
The Erasmus Bridge is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this city, second largest in the Netherlands. The southernmost span of the bridge has an 89-metre-long (292 ft) bascule bridge for ships that cannot pass under the bridge. The bascule bridge is the largest and heaviest in Western Europe and has the largest panel of its type in the world.
Rotterdam Central Station is the main railway station in Rotterdam. A total reconstruction of the station and its surroundings started in 2004 to cope with an increasing number of trains, for example the high-speed train between Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris. The current station building, located at Station Square, was officially opened in March 2014.
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