Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, International airport in Haarlemmermeer, Netherlands.
Description
Schiphol is an international airport in Haarlemmermeer serving millions of passengers each year. The terminals connect through a central plaza that guides travelers toward gates and runways across the facility.
History
Operations began in 1916 when the site served as a military airbase with a single runway. The facility later grew into a major hub for civilian air travel.
Culture
Travelers pass through a dedicated branch of the Rijksmuseum featuring paintings by Jan van Goyen and Abraham Mignon, open since 2002. Visitors can view these artworks before their flights, giving the terminal a gallery atmosphere.
Practical
Direct trains from the underground station reach Amsterdam Central in about 20 minutes, with departures every 10 minutes. The airport layout is clearly marked, and walking routes between terminals stay compact and sheltered.
Did you know?
The entire site lies about 3 meters (10 feet) below sea level, placing it among the lowest commercial airports worldwide. Passengers take off and land beneath the average water level of the surrounding polder landscape.
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