50 years ago

De viering in 1975 was groots en indrukwekkend.

Many (former) habitants of Amsterdam can still remember it: the celebration of the city's 700th anniversary.

What we celebrate

Wat vieren we eigenlijk op 27 oktober?

On October 27, 1275, the city, then called 'Amestelledamme', received the famous Toll Privilege from the Dutch Count Floris V.