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Amsterdam, through time.

Discover Amsterdam’s history, age reference and living heritage.

A city has many beginnings. Ages below count calendar years to 2026 from the stated milestone, not exact birthdays or the first human presence. Illustrations are AI-created artistic interpretations, not historical evidence.

Symbolic neighborhood gathering for Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary in 2025.
Symbolic neighborhood gathering for Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary in 2025. · AI illustration

First written reference

Amsterdam

751 yearsfrom 1275 CE to 2026

Amsterdam's name appears in a toll privilege from 1275. A settlement around the Amstel developed into a city shaped by waterways, trade and migration. Its 750th anniversary was celebrated in 2025.

Remember, celebrate, explore

The 750th anniversary in 2025 celebrated the city and its communities. The illustration is a symbolic neighborhood gathering.

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