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Amsterdam-Centrum, Central district in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Amsterdam-Centrum encompasses multiple neighborhoods including De Wallen, Nieuwmarkt, Grachtengordel, and Jordaan, forming the central core of the Dutch capital with 86,851 residents.

The Dam Square area, established in 1270 as a flood prevention measure, developed into the city center featuring the Royal Palace and National Monument.

The Jewish Quarter contains the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum, reflecting the historical presence of Jewish communities in central Amsterdam.

The district provides extensive public transportation connections through tram lines, metro stations, and Amsterdam Central Station for regional and international travel.

The Grachtengordel canal system, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage, features distinctive 17th-century merchant houses along concentric waterways.

Location: Amsterdam

Website: http://centrum.amsterdam.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.36998,4.89801

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:29

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