Amsterdam Introduction

Amsterdam Introduction

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, the largest city of the country as well as the nation’s economic, cultural center and transportation hub. The name of the city derives from Amstel Dam, which means a dam located in the Amstel River.

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City Introduction

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, the largest city of the country as well as the nation’s economic, cultural center and transportation hub. The name of the city derives from Amstel Dam, which means a dam located in the Amstel River. As the largest city in the Netherlands, Amsterdam originally started as a fishing village and eventually developed into the metropolis we recognize today. The city had experienced glory and destruction, but has also undergone the hardships of World War Two. To some extent, her history is an epitome of Dutch history. Modern-day Amsterdam is a prosperous port city with a variety of cultures coexisting with charming canal landscapes and a highly inclusive social culture.

Historical culture

Amsterdam is a world famous city with a history of more than 700 years.

Starting from smart management

At the beginning of the last millennium, some adventurers floated downstream from the Amstel River riding boats made of hollowed-out logs. They built a dam outside the marshland around the river– now the Dam Square in the center of Amsterdam city, which is named after the first dam. These smart “Amstel dam builders” began to collect toll fees from brewers and Herring traders that transit through the dam. At that time, the trade developed rapidly in the Eastern Baltic Sea and provided the opportunity for the dam builders to become professional shipbuilders and brewers. The economic development allowed them to gather resources for the development of the new town. In 1275, this trade town was licensed for the right of chartered toll collection and the Dutch Count Floris normalized these activities. In 1300, the town received its first charter.

Free passage was considered to be the key to the economic development of Amsterdam and it meant that merchants could operate at a lower price, especially for brewers and Herring traders, which were the popular commodities during the era. For example, in