Tunnels serve as essential means of transportation in cities across the world but few have been transformed in a way that allows them to still support this such purposes while also becoming something more like Cuypers Passage (Cuyperspassage) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Decorated with hand-painted Dutch tiles, Cuypers Passage embraces the history of the region […]
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Johnny Jordaanplein Personifies the Identity of an Amsterdam Neighborhood
Johnny Jordaanplein, also known as Johnny Jordaan Square, is a public square dedicated to the famous Dutch folk singer located in the Jordaan neighborhood of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It has provided this neighborhood with a place to gather and relax while also being inherently connected to the identity of the entire district, resonating in distinct […]
Experiencing Dam Square and the National Monument in Amsterdam
Dam Square is a town square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, which has become a focal point for the history and culture of the city. It contains several notable buildings as well as the National Monument, which was created as a memorial to people who served in World War II. By providing residents and tourists with […]
Monumentous World – The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
As the commercial capital of the Netherlands and one of the top financial centers in Europe, Amsterdam is home to countless attractions and monuments that draw in audiences from across the world. The genuine beauty of the city is something to behold, although that splendor is influenced greatly by attractions in the area such as […]
What Does “I amsterdam” Mean for the City and the Netherlands?
Monuments often have storied or tumultuous tales around how they came to exist, but “I amsterdam” presents an especially simple origin since it began as a brand campaign for the city and its residents. The original intention of the campaign was to market Amsterdam in a positive light in the wake of a financial crisis, […]