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 1012AB Amsterdam
Website: https://ns.nl/stationsinformatie/asd/amsterdam-centraal
GPS coordinates: 52.37890,4.90058
Latest update: May 6, 2025 12:42
Amsterdam combines art, history, and culture. The city features notable museums like the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, historical buildings such as the Anne Frank House, and a network of 17th-century canals. Public spaces like Dam Square and Vondelpark provide urban gathering points.
Train stations from around the world selected for their architecture. These buildings represent different periods and architectural styles, from neo-Renaissance to contemporary. Some are adorned with domes, glass canopies, sculptures, and frescoes, while others incorporate modern steel and glass structures. These edifices blend functionality with architectural quality, as demonstrated by Antwerp Central Station with its layered levels or Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai with its Victorian details.
Amsterdam provides photographers with numerous subjects throughout the city. The 17th-century canals form the historic center, where gabled houses and bridges reflect in the water. The Jordaan district displays traditional residential architecture, while the Oosterdok area presents modern structures including the Central Library and NEMO Science Museum. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum offer both interior and exterior subjects. Vondelpark extends across 47 hectares, combining green spaces with urban elements. The Magere Brug over the Amstel river features evening illumination. Albert Cuyp Market captures daily life, while De Wallen combines historic facades with red lighting. The city suits architectural, street, and landscape photography. The flat topography and canals create specific lighting conditions. From morning to dusk, photographic conditions change across different neighborhoods.
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