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From a small settlement on the Amstel in the 12th century, Amsterdam grows into an important medieval trading city.

Amsterdam's image is largely due to the seventeenth century. The canals, the art, the prosperity were all made possible by the arrival of thousands of migrants from Europe and far beyond.

At the beginning of the 19th century, there was great poverty in Amsterdam and the splendor of the 17th century had long since disappeared. Rich and proud Amsterdammers took matters into their own hands in the name of progress

The Second World War leaves a big scar on Amsterdam. The city starts looking for a new identity, but wants to maintain the human dimension and preserve the individuality of its residents.