Do you want to get to know Amsterdam better? Visit the Amsterdam Museum. It is the perfect place to become acquainted with the history of the city: Art, cultural treasures and archeology. Groot! Read more.
This urban extension was the largest and most homogeneous of its time. It was a model of large-scale town planning, and served as a reference throughout the world until the 19th century.
Extending 135 km around the city of Amsterdam, this defence line (built between 1883 and 1920) is the only example of a fortification based on the principle of controlling the waters.
