The Netherlands
Browse pictures of Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands. These photos were shot in 2008 and 2010.
In the 12th century Amsterdam was just small fishing village. It became a major world port during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century, when the Netherlands was a substantial center of world economic power. The architecture in Amsterdam, both modern and historic, is nothing short of mind-blowing to witness.
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Sint Nicolaaskerk (Church of St. Nicholas). Basilica of Saint Nicholas is a Roman Catholic church in the city center of Amsterdam. Built 1887. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Raadhuisstraat is the main street to Old Centre. Built in 1895, Raadhuisstraat is well known for the shopping area called the "Nine Streets". The street is named after the former Town Hall, now the Royal Palace.
Amsterdam: A city of canals & bicycles.
Houseboat on Prinsengracht. Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ©2010 Bill Natkin
The Droogbak building, built in 1887, is a Neo-Renaissance style office building near Amstermdam Central Station. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Bicycles are the principal mode of transportation in Amsterdam. Basilica of Saint Nicholas in distance. ©2009 Bill Natkin
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Canal in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
One of Amsterdam's many canals. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Modern apartment building in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Cyclist in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Amsterdam canal boats. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Amsterdam Central Station. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Amsterdam is a city of canals and bicycles. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Amsterdam Central Station has 7,000 spaces for bicycle parking. ©2009 Bill Natkin
A street and bike path in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Canal in Amsterdam with bikes on bridge. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Amsterdam Coat of Arms
Bicycle in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
The Rosa Overbeekbrug bridge over the Bloemgracht canal in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Canal in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Canal in Amsterdam with small boats docked.
Tobacco shop in Amsterdam.
Tobacco shop
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Amsterdam. ©2009 BillNatkinPhotography.com
Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Canal bridge in Amsterdam, packed with parked bicycles. ©2009 Bill Natkin
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Houseboat in an Amsterdam canal. ©2009 Bill Natkin
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Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Alley in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Bicycles and scooters in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
The Dam (Dam Square), in the historical center of Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
A shopping area in Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
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Amsterdam. ©2009 Bill Natkin
Oude Kerk, "The Old Church", is Amsterdam’s oldest parish church, consecrated in 1306. ©2009 Bill Natkin
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The Sint Nicolaaskerk (Church of St. Nicholas) is a Roman Catholic church in the centre of Amsterdam
Oude Kerk tower seen from Wijde Kerksteeg street in Amsterdam.
De Bijenkorf, a high-end Netherlands department store, was founded in 1870. This flagship store is is near Dam Square in Amsterdam.
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Nieuwe Kerk (New Church). ©2009 Bill Natkin
Cafe Chris at Bloemstraat 42, in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam, opened in 1624. Westerkerk seen in distance.
Bloemstraat Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Some iconic Amsterdam architecture.
Amsterdam was founded in the year 1275.
Westerkerk ("western church") is a Protestant church in Amsterdam, built in 1620-1631.
Fresh fruit displayed outside a store in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam in 2009.
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Nieuwe Kerk ("New Church") at Dam Square in Amsterdam. Construction began in 1380 and finished in 1408.
Prinsengracht canal near Westerkerk Church. Amsterdam has over 100km of canals.
Amsterdam in fall of 2009.
Amsterdam Centraal station is a major international railway hub.
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Amsterdam in November 2009.
Sissy-Boy is a Dutch clothing and accessories chain with over 45 stores in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
The flag of Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. The current design of the flag depicts three Saint Andrew's Crosses and is based on the escutcheon in the coat of arms of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam has over 100km of canals. The city has been called "the Venice of the north".
Heron on boat docked in a canal in Amsterdam. ©2010 Bill Natkin
The Café de Sluyswacht building, on Jodenbreestraat, was originally built in 1692 as a home for the lock guard, the man who operated the adjacent lock.
Popular shopping area with tourists.
Busy tourist shopping area in Amsterdam.
A park in Amsterdam.