What we celebrate
What do we actually celebrate on October 27?
On October 27, 1275, the city, then called 'Amestelledamme', received the famous Toll Privilege from the Dutch Count Floris V.
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On October 27, 1275, the city, then called ‘Amestelledamme’, received the famous Toll Privilege from the Dutch Count Floris V. The vulnerable privilege with the first mention of Amsterdam is preserved in the City Archives.
