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Amsterdam Central station, Railway station in central Amsterdam, Netherlands

The central station features a red brick facade with two towers, gothic details, and renaissance elements across its three-story main building.

The station, designed by architect Pierre Cuypers, took five years to construct and officially started operations on October 15, 1889.

The station building holds national monument status as a Rijksmonument due to its architectural design and central role in Dutch transportation history.

Travelers access fifteen train platforms through a central passage that contains ticket machines, shops, food outlets, and direct connections to trams and metros.

The structure stands on three artificial islands supported by 8,687 wooden piles that extend deep into the sandy soil beneath Amsterdam.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: October 15, 1889

Architects: Pierre Cuypers

Official opening: October 15, 1889

Architectural style: Gothic Revival, Renaissance Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Accessibility: wheelchair partially accessible

Operator: NS

Part of: Belgium–Netherlands border, Netherlands–United Kingdom border, Germany–Netherlands border

Address: Stationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands 1012AB Amsterdam

Website: https://ns.nl/stationsinformatie/asd/amsterdam-centraal

GPS coordinates: 52.37890,4.90058

Latest update: May 6, 2025 12:42

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