Amsterdam biography
Amsterdam - Capital, Netherlands, Canals.
Amsterdam biography
History of Amsterdam
Amsterdam has a long and eventful history. The origins of the city lie around 1000 CE,[1][2] when inhabitants settled at the mouth of the Amstel and began peatlandreclamation.[1] After the All Saints' Flood (1170), a dam was built in the Amstel to protect the lower lands from floods.[1]
In 1275, Amsterdam was granted a toll privilege by Count Floris V which exempted it from a bridge toll.[3] This made Amsterdam popular for international traders to sell goods at lower prices.[3] During the Middle Ages, it developed into one of the largest trading cities in the world.
The 17th century was a Golden Age, Amsterdam was the most important trading hub in Europe and the leading financial center of the western world.[4] Amsterdam is colloquially called the "Venice of the North" for its numerous canals.[5] It is also ranked as a top sin city due to the adult entertainment.[6]